2 Samuel 2:22

English Standard Version

22 And Abner said again to Asahel, “Turn aside from following me. Why should I strike you to the ground? How then could I lift up my face to your brother Joab?” 

New International Version

22 Again Abner warned Asahel, ‘Stop chasing me! Why should I strike you down? How could I look your brother Joab in the face?’ 

New International Reader’s Version

22 Again Abner warned Asahel, ‘Stop chasing me! If you don’t, I’ll strike you down. Then how could I look your brother Joab in the face?’ 

King James Version

22 And Abner said again to Asahel, Turn thee aside from following me: wherefore should I smite thee to the ground? how then should I hold up my face to Joab thy brother? 

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