Genesis 20:11
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordAnd Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.
— Genesis 20:11, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Abraham said, "Because I thought, 'Surely the fear of God is not in this place. They will kill me for my wife's sake.'
American Standard Version (ASV)
And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife’s sake.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And Abraham saith, 'Because I said, 'Surely the fear of God is not in this place, and they have slain me for the sake of my wife;