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Genesis 4:6,9 - Compare All Versions

Genesis 4:6 NIV (New International Version)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?

Genesis 4:9 NIV (New International Version)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Genesis 4:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

The LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why has your face fallen?

Genesis 4:9 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know; am I my brother’s keeper?”

Genesis 4:6 NLT (New Living Translation)

“Why are you so angry?” the LORD asked Cain. “Why do you look so dejected?

Genesis 4:9 NLT (New Living Translation)

Afterward the LORD asked Cain, “Where is your brother? Where is Abel?” “I don’t know,” Cain responded. “Am I my brother’s guardian?”

Genesis 4:6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you furious?  And why do you look despondent?

Genesis 4:9 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel? ” “I don’t know,” he replied. “Am I my brother’s guardian? ”

Genesis 4:6 KJV (King James Version)

And the LORD said unto Cain, Why art thou wroth? and why is thy countenance fallen?

Genesis 4:9 KJV (King James Version)

And the LORD said unto Cain, Where is Abel thy brother? And he said, I know not: Am I my brother's keeper?

Genesis 4:6 NKJV (New King James Version)

So the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why has your countenance fallen?

Genesis 4:9 NKJV (New King James Version)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Genesis 4:6-7 MSG (The Message)

GOD spoke to Cain: “Why this tantrum? Why the sulking? If you do well, won’t you be accepted? And if you don’t do well, sin is lying in wait for you, ready to pounce; it’s out to get you, you’ve got to master it.”

Genesis 4:9 MSG (The Message)

GOD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” He said, “How should I know? Am I his babysitter?”

Genesis 4:6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry? And why is your face gloomy?

Genesis 4:9 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Genesis 4:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)

And the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you so angry? And why do you look annoyed?

Genesis 4:9 AMP (Amplified Bible)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is Abel your brother?” And he [lied and] said, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?”

Genesis 4:6 NET (New English Translation)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Why are you angry, and why is your expression downcast?

Genesis 4:9 NET (New English Translation)

Then the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” And he replied, “I don’t know! Am I my brother’s guardian?”