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1 Kings 2:23

And so king Solomon swore by the Lord, saying: "May God do these things to me, and may he add these other things! For Adonijah has spoken this word against his own life
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King James Version

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

English Standard Version

Then King Solomon swore by the LORD, saying, "God do so to me and more also if this word does not cost Adonijah his life!

New International Version

Then King Solomon swore by the LORD: "May God deal with me, be it ever so severely, if Adonijah does not pay with his life for this request!