Parallel Verses
Amplified
Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would mention my faults today.
New American Standard Bible
Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would make mention today of
King James Version
Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:
Holman Bible
Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, “Today I remember my faults.
International Standard Version
Then Pharaoh's senior security advisor spoke up. "Maybe I should make a confession.
A Conservative Version
Then the chief butler spoke to Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day.
American Standard Version
Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:
Bible in Basic English
Then the chief wine-servant said to Pharaoh, The memory of my sin comes back to me now;
Darby Translation
Then spoke the chief of the cup-bearers to Pharaoh, saying, I remember mine offences this day.
Julia Smith Translation
And the chief of the cup-bearers will speak to Pharaoh, saying, I, remembering my sin this day.
King James 2000
Then spoke the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then the chief of the cupbearers spoke with Pharaoh, saying, "I remember my sins today.
Modern King James verseion
Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, I remember my sin this day.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, "I do remember my fault this day.
NET Bible
Then the chief cupbearer said to Pharaoh, "Today I recall my failures.
New Heart English Bible
Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I remember my faults today.
The Emphasized Bible
Then spake the chief of the butlers with Pharaoh saying, My faults, would mention this day.
Webster
Then spoke the chief butler to Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day:
World English Bible
Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, "I remember my faults today.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the chief of the butlers speaketh with Pharaoh, saying, 'My sin I mention this day:
Themes
Bible stories for children » The boy captive who became prime minister
Dream » Instances of » Pharaoh
Heathen » Divine revelations given to » Pharaoh
intercession » Instances of » Pharaoh's chief baker for joseph
Joseph » Son of jacob » Is an interpreter of dreams » Of pharaoh
Promotion » Instances of » Joseph, from imprisoned slave to prince
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Interlinear
Dabar
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 41:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph Interprets Pharaoh's Dreams
8 So when morning came his spirit was troubled and disturbed and he sent and called for all the magicians and all the wise men of Egypt. And Pharaoh told them his dreams, but no one could interpret them to him. 9 Then the chief cupbearer spoke to Pharaoh, saying, “I would mention my faults today. 10 [Two years ago] Pharaoh was angry with his servants, and he put me in confinement in the house of the captain of the guard, both me and the chief baker.
Cross References
Genesis 40:14
Only think of me when it goes well with you, and please show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh and get me out of this house.
Genesis 40:23
Yet [even after all that] the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph, but forgot [all about] him.
Genesis 40:1-3
Now some time later, the cupbearer (butler) and the baker for the king of Egypt offended their lord, Egypt’s king.