Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But now that the child is dead there is no reason for me to go without food; am I able to make him come back to life? I will go to him, but he will never come back to me.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But now he is dead, why should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

But now he is dead, Why should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.

World English Bible (WEB)

But now he is dead, why should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and now, he hath died, why `is' this -- I fast? am I able to bring him back again? I am going unto him, and he doth not turn back unto me.'