1 Kings 2:9 - Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

So do not hold him guiltless; for you are a wise man and know what you should do to him. His hoary head bring down to the grave with blood.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Now therefore hold him not guiltless: for thou art a wise man, and knowest what thou oughtest to do unto him; but his hoar head bring thou down to the grave with blood.

American Standard Version (1901)

Now therefore hold him not guiltless, for thou art a wise man; and thou wilt know what thou oughtest to do unto him, and thou shalt bring his hoar head down to Sheol with blood.

Common English Bible

But you don’t need to excuse him. You are wise and know what to do to him. Give him a violent death.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

yet do not choose to treat him as if he were innocent. Since you are a wise man, you will know what to do with him. And you shall lead away his grey hair to death with blood."