Luke 18:39

“And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And they which went before, rebuked him, that hee should holde his peace: but hee cried so much the more, Thou Sonne of Dauid, haue mercie on mee.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Those who led the way were sternly telling him to be quiet; but he kept crying out all the more, "Son of David, have mercy on me!"
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And they that went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried out the more a great deal, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And those who were in front made protests and said to him, Be quiet: but he said all the more, O Son of David, have mercy on me.
- Basic English Bible

And those [who were] going before rebuked him that he might be silent; but *he* cried out so much the more, Son of David, have mercy on me.
- Darby Bible

And they who went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou son of David, have mercy on me.
- Webster's Bible

Those in front reproved him and tried to silence him; but he continued shouting, louder than ever, "Son of David, take pity on me."
- Weymouth Bible

Those who led the way rebuked him, that he should be quiet; but he cried out all the more, "You son of David, have mercy on me!"
- World English Bible

And thei that wenten bifor blamyden hym, that he schulde be stille; but he criede myche the more, Thou sone of Dauid, haue mercy on me.
- Wycliffe Bible

and those going before were rebuking him, that he might be silent, but he was much more crying out, `Son of David, deal kindly with me.'
- Youngs Literal Bible

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