Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me, I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I had killed thee.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And Balaam said to the ass, You have made me seem foolish: if only I had a sword in my hand I would put you to death.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee!

Webster's Bible (WBT)

And Balaam said to the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in my hand, for now would I kill thee.

World English Bible (WEB)

Balaam said to the donkey, Because you have mocked me, I would there were a sword in my hand, for now I had killed you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and Balaam saith to the ass, `Because thou hast rolled thyself against me; oh that there were a sword in my hand, for now I had slain thee;'