Other translations
New Catholic Bible
fierce monarchs will be in dread when they hear my name, but among the people I will be regarded as good and as valiant in battle.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
dread monarchs will be afraid of me when they hear of me; among the people I shall show myself capable, and courageous in war.
Good News Translation®
dreaded tyrants will be seized with fear at the mention of my name. I will be famous, as a good king and as a brave soldier.
Wycliffe Bible
Hideous kings hearing me shall dread (or fear); and in (the) multitude I shall be seen good, and strong in battle.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
dread monarchs will be afraid of me when they hear of me; among the people I shall show myself capable, and courageous in war.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
dread monarchs will be afraid of me when they hear of me; among the people I shall show myself capable and courageous in war.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
dread monarchs will be afraid of me when they hear of me; among the people I shall show myself capable, and courageous in war.
Common English Bible © 2011
I knew that even terrible tyrants would fear me once they had heard me. I knew that the common people would see that I was a good king and a courageous warrior.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
tyrannical princes, hearing of me, will be afraid; in the assembly I shall appear noble, and in war courageous.
Revised Standard Version
dread monarchs will be afraid of me when they hear of me; among the people I shall show myself capable, and courageous in war.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
dread monarchs will be afraid of me when they hear of me; among the people I shall show myself capable, and courageous in war.