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2 Samuel 12:23

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But now that he’s dead, why fast? Can I bring him back now? I can go to him, but he can’t come to me.”

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

But now he is dead. Why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he will not return to me.”

NIVNew International Version (2011)

But now that he is dead, why should I go on fasting? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me.”

CSBChristian Standard Bible

But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I’ll go to him, but he will never return to me.”

NLTNew Living Translation

But why should I fast when he is dead? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him one day, but he cannot return to me.”

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

But now he is dead. Why should I be fasting? Am I able to return him again? I am going to him, but he cannot return to me.”

KJV 1900King James Version

But now he is dead, wherefore should I fast? can I bring him back again? I shall go to him, but he shall not return to me.