For he wist not what to say; for they were sore afraid.
- King James Version

For he did not know what to answer; for they became terrified.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

For he knew not what to answer; for they became sore afraid.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Because he was not certain what to say, for they were in great fear.
- Basic English Bible

For he knew not what he should say, for they were filled with fear.
- Darby Bible

For he knew not what to say: for they were greatly terrified.
- Webster's Bible

For he knew not what to say: they were filled with such awe.
- Weymouth Bible

For he didn't know what to say, for they were very afraid.
- World English Bible

And ther was maad a cloude overschadewynge hem; and a vois cam of the cloude, and seide, This is my moost derworth sone, here ye hym.
- Wycliffe Bible

for he was not knowing what he might say, for they were greatly afraid.
- Youngs Literal Bible