Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So he called out and told the king. “If he is alone,” the king replied, “he bears good news.” As the first runner drew near,
World English Bible (WEB)
The watchman cried, and told the king. The king said, “If he is alone, there is news in his mouth.” He came closer and closer.
Strong's King James
And the watchman{H6822}{(H8802)} cried{H7121}{(H8799)}, and told{H5046}{(H8686)} the king{H4428}. And the king{H4428} said{H559}{(H8799)}, If he be alone, there is tidings{H1309} in his mouth{H6310}. And he came{H3212}{(H8799)} apace{H1980}{(H8800)}, and drew near{H7131}.
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Young's Literal Translation
And the watchman calleth, and declareth to the king, and the king saith, ‘If by himself, tidings are in his mouth;’ and he cometh, coming on and drawing near.