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Source language
JPS Hebrew-English TANAKH   
ויאמר השבעה לי--וישבע לו וישתחו ישראל על ראש המטה
Hebrew - Transliteration via code library   
vyAmr hSHb`h ly--vySHb` lv vySHtKHv ySHrAl `l rASH hmth

Intermediate language
Vulgate (Latin)   
et ille iura ergo inquit mihi quo iurante adoravit Israhel Deum conversus ad lectuli caput

King James Variants
American King James Version   
And he said, Swear to me. And he swore to him. And Israel bowed himself on the bed's head.
King James 2000 (out of print)   
And he said, Swear unto me. And he swore unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the head of the bed.
King James Bible (Cambridge, large print)   
And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.
Authorized (King James) Version   
And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.
New King James Version   
Then he said, “Swear to me.” And he swore to him. So Israel bowed himself on the head of the bed.
21st Century King James Version   
And he said, “Swear unto me.” And he swore unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.

Other translations
American Standard Version   
And he said, Swear unto me: and he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.
Darby Bible Translation   
And he said, Swear to me; and he swore to him. And Israel worshipped on the bed's head.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)   
And he said: Swear then to me. And as he was swearing, Israel adored God, turning to the bed's head.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance   
And he said, Swear unto me: and he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible   
And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.
God's Word   
"Swear to me," he said. So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed down in prayer with his face at the head of his bed.
Holman Christian Standard Bible   
And Jacob said, "Swear to me." So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed in thanks at the head of his bed.
International Standard Version   
"Promise me," Israel insisted. So Joseph promised. Then Israel collapsed on his bed.
NET Bible   
Jacob said, "Swear to me that you will do so." So Joseph gave him his word. Then Israel bowed down at the head of his bed.
New American Standard Bible   
He said, "Swear to me." So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed in worship at the head of the bed.
New International Version   
"Swear to me," he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff.
New Living Translation   
"Swear that you will do it," Jacob insisted. So Joseph gave his oath, and Jacob bowed humbly at the head of his bed.
Webster's Bible Translation   
And he said, Swear to me: and he swore to him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed's head.
The World English Bible   
He said, "Swear to me," and he swore to him. Israel bowed himself on the bed's head.
EasyEnglish Bible   
Jacob said, ‘Promise me that you will do this.’ Then Joseph made a promise to him. After that, Jacob rested on his bed and he thanked God.
Young‘s Literal Translation   
and he saith, `Swear to me;' and he sweareth to him, and Israel boweth himself on the head of the bed.
New Life Version   
Jacob said, “Promise me.” So Joseph gave him his promise. Then Israel bowed in worship at the head of the bed.
The Voice Bible   
Jacob: Swear to me. And Joseph took the oath. Then, Israel bowed down at the head of his bed.
Living Bible   
“Swear that you will do it,” Jacob insisted. And Joseph did. Soon afterwards Jacob took to his bed.
New Catholic Bible   
“I will do as you say,” he replied. But Jacob demanded, “Swear it to me.” He answered, “I swear it.” And he swore it. Then Israel sank back on his pillow.
Legacy Standard Bible   
Then he said, “Swear to me.” So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed in worship at the head of the bed.
Jubilee Bible 2000   
And he said, Swear unto me. And he swore unto him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.
Christian Standard Bible   
And Jacob said, “Swear to me.” So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed in thanks at the head of his bed.
Amplified Bible © 1954   
Then Jacob said, Swear to me [that you will do it]. And he swore to him. And Israel bowed himself upon the head of the bed.
New Century Version   
Then Jacob said, “Promise me.” And Joseph promised him that he would do this. Then Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his walking stick.
The Message   
Israel said, “Promise me.” Joseph promised. Israel bowed his head in submission and gratitude from his bed.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™   
He said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Israel bowed himself on the head post of the bed.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of his bed.
Good News Translation®   
Jacob said, “Make a vow that you will.” Joseph made the vow, and Jacob gave thanks there on his bed.
Wycliffe Bible   
And Israel said, Therefore swear thou to me; and when Joseph swore, Israel turned to the head of the bed, and worshipped God. (And Jacob said, And so swear thou to me; and when Joseph swore, Jacob turned to the head of the bed, and worshipped God.)
Contemporary English Version   
“Will you give me your word?” Jacob asked. “Yes, I will,” Joseph promised. After this, Jacob bowed down and prayed at the head of his bed.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
And he said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of his bed.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
And he said, ‘Swear to me’; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of his bed.
Common English Bible © 2011   
Israel said, “Give me your word!” and Joseph gave his word. Then Israel slumped down at the head of the bed.
Amplified Bible © 2015   
Then he said, “Swear to me [that you will do it].” So he swore to him. Then Israel (Jacob) bowed in worship at the head of the bed.
English Standard Version Anglicised   
And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
But his father demanded, “Swear it to me!” So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed at the head of the bed.
New American Standard Bible   
And he said, “Swear to me.” So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed in worship at the head of the bed.
The Expanded Bible   
Then Jacob said, “·Promise [Swear to] me.” And ·Joseph promised [he swore to] him that he would do this [50:7–14]. Then Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his ·walking stick [staff; or bed].
Tree of Life Version   
“Swear to me,” he said. So he swore to him. Then Israel bowed down in worship on the head of his staff.
Revised Standard Version   
And he said, “Swear to me”; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself upon the head of his bed.
New International Reader's Version   
“Give me your word that you will do it,” Jacob said. So Joseph gave him his word. And Israel worshiped God as he leaned on the top of his walking stick.
BRG Bible   
And he said, Swear unto me. And he sware unto him. And Israel bowed himself upon the bed’s head.
Complete Jewish Bible   
He said, “Swear it to me,” and he swore to him. Then Isra’el bowed down at the head of his bed.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
And he said, ‘Swear to me’; and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of his bed.
Orthodox Jewish Bible   
And he said, Swear unto me. And he swore unto him. And Yisroel prostrated toward the rosh hamittah.
Names of God Bible   
“Swear to me,” he said. So Joseph swore to him. Then Israel bowed down in prayer with his face at the head of his bed.
Modern English Version   
And he said, “Swear to me,” and he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself at the head of his bed.
Easy-to-Read Version   
Then Jacob said, “Make a vow to me.” And Joseph vowed to him that he would do this. Then Israel laid his head back down on the bed.
International Children’s Bible   
Then Jacob said, “Promise me.” And Joseph promised him that he would do this. Then Israel worshiped as he leaned on the top of his walking stick.
Lexham English Bible   
Then he said, “Swear to me.” And he swore to him. Then Israel bowed himself on the head of the bed.
New International Version - UK   
‘Swear to me,’ he said. Then Joseph swore to him, and Israel worshipped as he leaned on the top of his staff.