2 Samuel 18:25

English Standard Version

25 The watchman called out and told the king. And the king said, “If he is alone, there is news in his mouth.” And he drew nearer and nearer. 

New International Version

25 The watchman called out to the king and reported it. The king said, ‘If he is alone, he must have good news.’ And the runner came closer and closer. 

New International Reader’s Version

25 The guard called out to the king and reported it. The king said, ‘If the runner is alone, he must be bringing good news.’ The runner came closer and closer. 

King James Version

25 And the watchman cried, and told the king. And the king said, If he be alone, there is tidings in his mouth. And he came apace, and drew near. 

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