For thy seruant became surety for the lad vnto my father, saying, If I bring him not vnto thee, then I shall beare the blame to my father, for euer.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"For your servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, 'If I do not bring him {back} to you, then let me bear the blame before my father forever.'
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying, If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For I made myself responsible for the boy to my father, saying, If I do not give him safely back to you, let mine be the sin for ever.
- Basic English Bible

For thy servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, If I bring him not to thee, then I shall be guilty toward my father all my days.
- Darby Bible

For thy servant became surety for the lad to my father, saying, If I bring him not to thee, then I will bear the blame to my father for ever.
- Webster's Bible

For your servant became collateral for the boy to my father, saying, 'If I don't bring him to you, then I will bear the blame to my father forever.'
- World English Bible

for thy servant obtained the youth by surety from my father, saying, If I bring him not in unto thee -- then I have sinned against my father all the days.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For thy servant became surety for the lad unto my father, saying: If I bring him not unto thee, then shall I bear the blame to my father for ever.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible