ESV: though he is loath to let it go and holds it in his mouth,
NIV: though he cannot bear to let it go and lets it linger in his mouth,
NASB: Though he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,
CSB: though he cherishes it and will not let it go but keeps it in his mouth,
NLT: They savored it, holding it long in their mouths.
KJV: Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:
NKJV: Though he spares it and does not forsake it, But still keeps it in his mouth,