Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
And Reuben responded, “Didn’t I tell you not to sin against the boy? But you would not listen. Now we must account for his blood!”
World English Bible (WEB)
Reuben answered them, saying, “Didn’t I tell you, saying, ‘Don’t sin against the child,’ and you wouldn’t listen? Therefore also, behold, his blood is required.”
Strong's King James
And Reuben{H7205} answered{H6030}{(H8799)} them, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Spake I{H559}{(H8804)} not unto you, saying{H559}{(H8800)}, Do not sin{H2398}{(H8799)} against the child{H3206}; and ye would not hear{H8085}{(H8804)}? therefore, behold, also his blood{H1818} is required{H1875}{(H8738)}.
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Young's Literal Translation
And Reuben answereth them, saying, ‘Spake I not unto you, saying, Sin not against the lad? and ye hearkened not; and his blood also, lo, it is required.’