Exodus 1:17

English Standard Version

17 But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live. (Pr 16:6; Da 3:16; Da 6:13; Ac 5:29) 

New International Version

17 The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; they let the boys live. 

New International Reader’s Version

17 But Shiphrah and Puah had respect for God. They didn’t do what the king of Egypt had told them to do. They let the boys live. 

King James Version

17 But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive. 

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