New International Version
for if I were skilled in flattery, my Maker would soon take me away.

New Living Translation
For if I tried flattery, my Creator would soon destroy me.

English Standard Version
For I do not know how to flatter, else my Maker would soon take me away.

Berean Study Bible
For I do not know how to flatter, or my Maker would remove me in an instant.

New American Standard Bible
“For I do not know how to flatter, Otherwise my Maker would quickly take me away.

NASB 1995
"For I do not know how to flatter, Else my Maker would soon take me away.

NASB 1977
“For I do not know how to flatter, Else my Maker would soon take me away.

Amplified Bible
“For I do not know how to flatter, [in an appropriate way, and I fear that], My Maker would soon take me away.

Christian Standard Bible
For I do not know how to give such titles; otherwise, my Maker would remove me in an instant.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For I do not know how to give such titles; otherwise, my Maker would remove me in an instant.

Contemporary English Version
if I did, my Creator would quickly destroy me!

Good News Translation
I don't know how to flatter, and God would quickly punish me if I did.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I don't know how to flatter. If I did, my maker would soon carry me away.

International Standard Version
since I don't know the first thing about how to flatter; and the one who made me would sweep me away as if I were nothing."

NET Bible
for I do not know how to give honorary titles, if I did, my Creator would quickly do away with me.