Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For by means of a whorish woman a man is brought to a piece of bread: and the adultress will hunt for the precious life.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For on account of a harlot `a man is brought' to a piece of bread; And the adulteress hunteth for the precious life.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For a loose woman is looking for a cake of bread, but another man's wife goes after one's very life.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

for by means of a whorish woman [a man is brought] to a loaf of bread, and another's wife doth hunt for the precious soul.

World English Bible (WEB)

For a prostitute reduces you to a piece of bread. The adulteress hunts for your precious life.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

For a harlot consumeth unto a cake of bread, And an adulteress the precious soul hunteth.