Other translations
American Standard Version
They all handle the sword, and are expert in war: Every man hath his sword upon his thigh, Because of fear in the night.
Darby Bible Translation
They all hold the sword, Experts in war; Each hath his sword upon his thigh Because of alarm in the nights.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
All holding swords, and most expert in war : every man's sword upon his thigh, because of fears in the night.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
They all handle the sword, and are expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh, because of fear in the night.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
all of them wearing swords and expert in war, each with his sword at his thigh, against terror by night.
God's Word
All of them are skilled in using swords, experienced in combat. Each one has his sword at his side and guards against the terrors of the night.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
All of them are skilled with swords and trained in warfare. Each has his sword at his side to guard against the terror of the night.
International Standard Version
All of them are wearing swords and are experienced in battle. Each has his sword on his thigh, ready for the terror of the night.
NET Bible
All of them are skilled with a sword, well-trained in the art of warfare. Each has his sword at his side, to guard against the terrors of the night.
New American Standard Bible
"All of them are wielders of the sword, Expert in war; Each man has his sword at his side, Guarding against the terrors of the night.
New International Version
all of them wearing the sword, all experienced in battle, each with his sword at his side, prepared for the terrors of the night.
New Living Translation
They are all skilled swordsmen, experienced warriors. Each wears a sword on his thigh, ready to defend the king against an attack in the night.
Webster's Bible Translation
They all hold swords, being expert in war: every man hath his sword upon his thigh because of fear in the night.
The World English Bible
They all handle the sword, and are expert in war. Every man has his sword on his thigh, because of fear in the night.