ESV: “Whoever steals a man and sells him, and anyone found in possession of him, shall be put to death.
NIV: Anyone who kidnaps someone is to be put to death, whether the victim has been sold or is still in the kidnapper's possession.
NASB: Now one who kidnaps someone, whether he sells him or he is found in his possession, shall certainly be put to death.
CSB: "Whoever kidnaps a person must be put to death, whether he sells him or the person is found in his possession.
NLT: Kidnappers must be put to death, whether they are caught in possession of their victims or have already sold them as slaves.
KJV: And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death.
NKJV: “He who kidnaps a man and sells him, or if he is found in his hand, shall surely be put to death.
