2-kings 3:14
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward you, nor see you.
American King James Version (AKJV)
And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward you, nor see you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Elisha said, As Jehovah of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
Then Elisha said, By the life of the Lord of armies whose servant I am, if it was not for the respect I have for Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, I would not give a look at you, or see you.
Webster's Revision
And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look towards thee, nor see thee.
World English Bible
Elisha said, "As Yahweh of Armies lives, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I respect the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward you, nor see you.
English Revised Version (ERV)
And Elisha said, As the LORD of hosts liveth, before whom I stand, surely, were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat the king of Judah, I would not look toward thee, nor see thee.
Clarke's 2-kings 3:14 Bible Commentary
Were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat - He worshipped the true God; Jehoram was an idolater.
Wesley's 2-kings 3:14 Bible Commentary
3:14 Jehoshaphat - Whom I reverence and love for his piety. It is good being with those who have God's favour, and the love of his people.Wicked men often fare the better, for the friendship and society of good men.
