Berean Standard Bible
“But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.””
David's child with Bathsheba has died after seven days of illness. David had fasted and prayed while the child lived, and his servants are shocked when he gets up, washes, worships and eats after the death.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will 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 will go to him, but he will not return to me.”
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.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Mas ahora que ya es muerto, ¿para qué tengo de ayunar? ¿podré yo hacerle volver? Yo voy á él, mas él no volverá á mí.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Pero, ¿por qué he de ayunar si ya ha muerto? ¿Puedo hacerlo revivir acaso? Yo iré a él, pero él no regresará a mí.
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