KJV:
Then arose Ezra, and made the chief priests, the Levites, and all Israel, to swear that they should do according to this word. And they sware.
NASB:
Then Ezra rose and made the leading priests, the Levites and all Israel, take oath that they would do according to this proposal; so they took the oath.
KJV:
Then said they, We will restore them, and will require nothing of them; so will we do as thou sayest. Then I called the priests, and took an oath of them, that they should do according to this promise.
NASB:
Then they said, "We will give it back and will require nothing from them; we will do exactly as you say." So I called the priests and took an oath from them that they would do according to this promise.
KJV:
And I contended with them, and cursed them, and smote certain of them, and plucked off their hair, and made them swear by God, saying, Ye shall not give your daughters unto their sons, nor take their daughters unto your sons, or for yourselves.
NASB:
So I contended with them and cursed them and struck some of them and pulled out their hair, and made them swear by God, "You shall not give your daughters to their sons, nor take of their daughters for your sons or for yourselves.
KJV:
In whose eyes a vile person is contemned; but he honoureth them that fear the LORD. He that sweareth to his own hurt, and changeth not.
NASB:
In whose eyes a reprobate is despised, But who honors those who fear the LORD; He swears to his own hurt and does not change;
KJV:
He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
NASB:
He who has clean hands and a pure heart, Who has not lifted up his soul to falsehood And has not sworn deceitfully.
KJV:
But the king shall rejoice in God; every one that sweareth by him shall glory: but the mouth of them that speak lies shall be stopped.
NASB:
But the king will rejoice in God; Everyone who swears by Him will glory, For the mouths of those who speak lies will be stopped.
KJV:
I have made a covenant with my chosen, I have sworn unto David my servant,
NASB:
"I have made a covenant with My chosen; I have sworn to David My servant,
KJV:
Once have I sworn by my holiness that I will not lie unto David.
NASB:
"Once I have sworn by My holiness; I will not lie to David.