Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And it came to pass, as he sowed, some fell by the way side, and the fowls of the air came and devoured it up.

American Standard Version (ASV)

and it came to pass, as he sowed, some `seed' fell by the way side, and the birds came and devoured it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And while he was doing it, some was dropped by the wayside, and the birds came and took it for food.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And it came to pass as he sowed, one fell by the wayside, and the birds came and devoured it.

World English Bible (WEB)

and it happened, as he sowed, some seed fell by the road, and the birds{TR adds "of the air"} came and devoured it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and it came to pass, in the sowing, some fell by the way, and the fowls of the heaven did come and devour it;