Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But God said to me, You are not to be the builder of a house for my name, because you are a man of war and have taken life;

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house unto my name, for thou art a man of war, and hast shed blood.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

But God said to me, Thou shalt not build a house for my name, because thou hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood.

World English Bible (WEB)

But God said to me, You shall not build a house for my name, because you are a man of war, and have shed blood.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and God hath said to me, Thou dost not build a house to My name, for a man of wars thou `art', and blood thou hast shed.