English Standard Version
Then the people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods,

American Standard Version
And the people answered and said, Far be it from us that we should forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods;

Berean Study Bible
The people replied, “Far be it from us to forsake the LORD to serve other gods!

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the people answered, and said: God forbid we should leave the Lord, and serve strange gods.

English Revised Version
And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;

King James Bible
And the people answered and said, God forbid that we should forsake the LORD, to serve other gods;

World English Bible
The people answered, "Far be it from us that we should forsake Yahweh, to serve other gods;

Young's Literal Translation
And the people answer and say, 'Far be it from us to forsake Jehovah, to serve other gods;

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