Exodus 32:22

The Golden Calf

21“What did this people do to you,” Moses asked Aaron, “that you have led them into so great a sin?”22“Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.23They told me, ‘Make us gods who will go before us. As for this Moses who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know what has happened to him!’

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Berean Standard Bible
“Do not be enraged, my lord,” Aaron replied. “You yourself know that the people are intent on evil.
American Standard Version (1901)
And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on evil.
Bible in Basic English
And Aaron said, Let not my lord be angry; you have seen how the purposes of this people are evil.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And he answered him: Let not my lord be offended: for thou knowest this people, that they are prone to evil.
Free Bible Version
“Please don't get angry with me, my lord,” Aaron replied, “You yourself know how liable these people are to do evil.
Geneva Bible 1599
Then Aaron answered, Let not the wrath of my Lord waxe fearce: Thou knowest this people, that they are euen set on mischiefe.
King James (Authorized) Version
And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people, that they are set on mischief.
One Unity Resource Bible
Aaron [Light-bringer] said, “Don’t let the anger of my lord grow hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.
Translation for Translators
Aaron replied, “Please do not be angry with me, sir. You know that these people are very determined to do evil things.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Aaron said, “Do not let your anger burn hot, my master. You know these people, how they are set on doing evil.
Noah Webster Bible
And Aaron said, Let not the anger of my lord wax hot: thou knowest the people that they are set on mischief.
World English Bible
Aaron said, “Don’t let the anger of my lord grow hot. You know the people, that they are set on evil.
Young's Literal Translation
and Aaron saith, 'Let not the anger of my lord burn; thou — thou hast known the people that it [is] in evil;