Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Whoever tries to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will preserve it.
World English Bible (WEB)
Whoever seeks to save his life loses it, but whoever loses his life preserves it.
Strong's King James
Whosoever{G3739}{G1437} shall seek{G2212}{(G5661)} to save{G4982}{(G5658)} his{G846} life{G5590} shall lose{G622}{(G5692)} it{G846}; and{G2532} whosoever{G3739}{G1437} shall lose{G622}{(G5661)} his{G846} life shall preserve{G2225}{(G5692)} it{G846}.
The F.O.G *
(33) Whoever seeks to keep his life will lose it and whoever loses will keep it alive.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
Whoever may seek to save his life, shall lose it; and whoever may lose it, shall preserve it.
