Other translations
American Standard Version
For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?
Aramaic Bible in Plain English
For if a trumpet make a sound which is not distinct, who will be prepared for battle?
Darby Bible Translation
For also, if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself for war?
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle ?
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
For if the trumpet give an uncertain voice, who shall prepare himself for war?
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
And if the bugle gives an indistinct sound, who will get ready for battle?
God's Word
For example, if the trumpet doesn't sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?
Holman Christian Standard Bible
In fact, if the trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will prepare for battle?
International Standard Version
For example, if a bugle doesn't sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?
NET Bible
If, for example, the trumpet makes an unclear sound, who will get ready for battle?
New American Standard Bible
For if the bugle produces an indistinct sound, who will prepare himself for battle?
New International Version
Again, if the trumpet does not sound a clear call, who will get ready for battle?
New Living Translation
And if the bugler doesn't sound a clear call, how will the soldiers know they are being called to battle?
Webster's Bible Translation
For if the trumpet shall give an uncertain sound, who will prepare himself for battle?
Weymouth New Testament
If the bugle--to take another example--gives an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle?
The World English Bible
For if the trumpet gave an uncertain sound, who would prepare himself for war?