Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give a part to seven or even to eight, because you have no knowledge of the evil which will be on the earth.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

World English Bible (WEB)

Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; For you don't know what evil will be on the earth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Give a portion to seven, and even to eight, For thou knowest not what evil is on the earth.