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2 Samuel 16:9

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BSBPD

“Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)

KJVPD

“Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.”

King James Version · Public Domain

ASVPD

“Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain

YLTPD

“And Abishai son of Zeruiah saith unto the king, `Why doth this dead dog revile my lord the king? let me pass over, I pray thee, and I turn aside his head.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain

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