Then king Solomon sware by Jehovah, saying, God do so to me, and more also, if Adonijah hath not spoken this word against his own life.

Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: “May God punish me, and ever so severely, if Adonijah has not made this request at the expense of his life.

And king Solomon sweareth by Jehovah, saying, `Thus doth God to me, and thus He doth add--surely against his soul hath Adonijah spoken this word;

And king Solomon swore by Jehovah saying,God do so to me, and more also, — Adonijah has spoken this word against his own life!