Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares among the wheat, and went his way.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed tares also among the wheat, and went away.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But while men were sleeping, one who had hate for him came and put evil seeds among the grain, and went away.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

but while men slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel amongst the wheat, and went away.

World English Bible (WEB)

but while people slept, his enemy came and sowed darnel{darnel is a weed grass (probably bearded darnel or lolium temulentum) that looks very much like wheat until it is mature, when the difference becomes very apparent.} also among the wheat, and went away.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and, while men are sleeping, his enemy came and sowed darnel in the midst of the wheat, and went away,