Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For there were that said, We, our sons and our daughters, are many: let us get grain, that we may eat and live.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For there were some who said, We, our sons and our daughters, are a great number: let us get grain, so that we may have food for our needs.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And there were that said, We, our sons and our daughters, are many, and we must procure corn that we may eat and live.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

For there were that said, We, our sons, and our daughters, are many: therefore we take up corn for them, that we may eat, and live.

World English Bible (WEB)

For there were that said, We, our sons and our daughters, are many: let us get grain, that we may eat and live.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

yea, there are who are saying, `Our sons, and our daughters, we -- are many, and we receive corn, and eat, and live.'