English Standard Version
though he is loath to let it go and holds it in his mouth,

New American Standard Bible
Though he desires it and will not let it go, But holds it in his mouth,

King James Bible
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
though he cherishes it and will not let it go but keeps it in his mouth,

International Standard Version
though he savors it and delays swallowing it so he can taste it again and again in his mouth,

NET Bible
if he retains it for himself and does not let it go, and holds it fast in his mouth,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Though he savors it and won't let go of it and he holds it on the roof of his mouth,

King James 2000 Bible
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:

American King James Version
Though he spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:

American Standard Version
Though he spare it, and will not let it go, But keep it still within his mouth;

Douay-Rheims Bible
He will spare it, and not leave it, and will hide it in his throat.

Darby Bible Translation
Though he spare it, and forsake it not, but keep it within his mouth,

English Revised Version
Though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;

Webster's Bible Translation
Though he may spare it, and forsake it not; but keep it still within his mouth:

World English Bible
though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth;

Young's Literal Translation
Hath pity on it, and doth not forsake it, And keep it back in the midst of his palate,