Read Full ChapterDo not stare because I am dark, for the sun has gazed upon me. My mother’s sons were angry with me; they made me a keeper of the vineyards, but my own vineyard I have neglected.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Don’t stare at me because I am dark, because the sun has scorched me. My mother’s sons were angry with me. They made me keeper of the vineyards. I haven’t kept my own vineyard.
World English Bible (WEB)
Look{H7200}{(H8799)} not upon me, because I am black{H7840}, because the sun{H8121} hath looked{H7805}{(H8804)} upon me: my mother's{H517} children{H1121} were angry{H2787}{(H8738)} with me; they made{H7760}{(H8804)} me the keeper{H5201}{(H8802)} of the vineyards{H3754}; but mine own vineyard{H3754} have I not kept{H5201}{(H8804)}.
Strong's King James
Fear me not, because I am very dark, Because the sun hath scorched me, The sons of my mother were angry with me, They made me keeper of the vineyards, My vineyard—my own—I have not kept.
Young's Literal Translation
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