New International Version
But the people refused to listen to Samuel. "No!" they said. "We want a king over us.

American Standard Version
But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay: but we will have a king over us,

Berean Study Bible
Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us.

Douay-Rheims Bible
But the people would not hear the voice of Samuel, and they said: Nay: but there shall be a king over us.

English Revised Version
But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

King James Bible
Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;

World English Bible
But the people refused to listen to the voice of Samuel; and they said, "No; but we will have a king over us,

Young's Literal Translation
And the people refuse to hearken to the voice of Samuel, and say, 'Nay, but a king is over us,

1 Samuel 8:19 Additional Translations ...