International Standard Version The wings of the cherubim spread over the resting place for the ark, so that the cherubim made a covering over the ark and its poles when viewed from above.
American Standard Version For the cherubim spread forth their wings over the place of the ark, and the cherubim covered the ark and the staves thereof above.
Young's Literal Translation for the cherubs are spreading forth two wings unto the place of the ark, and the cherubs cover over the ark, and over its staves from above;