Ezra 9:3 - Compare All Versions
Ezra 9:3 NIV (New International Version)
When I heard this, I tore my tunic and cloak, pulled hair from my head and beard and sat down appalled.
Ezra 9:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
As soon as I heard this, I tore my garment and my cloak and pulled hair from my head and beard and sat appalled.
Ezra 9:3 NLT (New Living Translation)
When I heard this, I tore my cloak and my shirt, pulled hair from my head and beard, and sat down utterly shocked.
Ezra 9:3 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and robe, pulled out some of the hair from my head and beard, and sat down devastated.
Ezra 9:3 KJV (King James Version)
And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied.
Ezra 9:3 NKJV (New King James Version)
So when I heard this thing, I tore my garment and my robe, and plucked out some of the hair of my head and beard, and sat down astonished.
Ezra 9:3 MSG (The Message)
When I heard all this, I ripped my clothes and my cape; I pulled hair from my head and out of my beard; I slumped to the ground, appalled.
Ezra 9:3 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
When I heard about this matter, I tore my garment and my robe, and pulled out some of the hair from my head and my beard, and sat down appalled.
Ezra 9:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)
When I heard this, I tore my clothing and my robe [in grief], I pulled out some of the hair from my head and my beard, and sat down appalled [at the shame of it].
Ezra 9:3 NET (New English Translation)
When I heard this report, I tore my tunic and my robe and ripped out some of the hair from my head and beard. Then I sat down, quite devastated.