Genesis 37:20

English Standard Version

20 Come now, let us kill him and throw him into one of the pits.[1] Then we will say that a fierce animal has devoured him, and we will see what will become of his dreams.” (Ge 37:26) 

New International Version

20 ‘Come now, let’s kill him and throw him into one of these cisterns and say that a ferocious animal devoured him. Then we’ll see what comes of his dreams.’ 

New International Reader’s Version

20 ‘Come. Let’s kill him. Let’s throw him into one of these empty wells. Let’s say that a wild animal ate him up. Then we’ll see whether his dreams will come true.’ 

King James Version

20 Come now therefore, and let us slay him, and cast him into some pit, and we will say, Some evil beast hath devoured him: and we shall see what will become of his dreams. 

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