King James Version (KJV) For I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that thou layedst not down, and reapest that thou didst not sow.
American Standard Version (ASV) for I feared thee, because thou art an austere man: thou takest up that which thou layedst not down, and reapest that which thou didst not sow.
Bible in Basic English (BBE) Because I was in fear of you, for you are a hard man: you take up what you have not put down, and get in grain where you have not put seed.
Darby English Bible (DBY) For I feared thee because thou art a harsh man: thou takest up what thou hast not laid down, and thou reapest what thou hast not sowed.
World English Bible (WEB) for I feared you, because you are an exacting man. You take up that which you didn't lay down, and reap that which you didn't sow.'
Young's Literal Translation (YLT) for I was afraid of thee, because thou art an austere man; thou takest up what thou didst not lay down, and reapest what thou didst not sow.