Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
saying, “Far be it from me, my God, to do this! How can I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they had brought it at the risk of their lives, David refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty men.
World English Bible (WEB)
and said, “My God forbid it me, that I should do this! Shall I drink the blood of these men who have put their lives in jeopardy?” For they risked their lives to bring it. Therefore he would not drink it. The three mighty men did these things.
Strong's King James
And said{H559}{(H8799)}, My God{H430} forbid{H2486} it me, that I should do{H6213}{(H8800)} this thing{H2063}: shall I drink{H8354}{(H8799)} the blood{H1818} of these men{H582} that have put their lives in jeopardy{H5315}? for with the jeopardy of their lives{H5315} they brought{H935}{(H8689)} it. Therefore he would{H14}{(H8804)} not drink{H8354}{(H8800)} it. These things did{H6213}{(H8804)} these three{H7969} mightiest{H1368}.
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Young's Literal Translation
and saith, ‘Far be it from me, by my God, to do this; the blood of these men do I drink with their lives? for with their lives they have brought it;’ and he was not willing to drink it; these things did the three mighty ones.
