But the people refused to hearken unto the voice of Samuel; and they said: 'Nay; but there shall be a king over us;
King James Version (KJV) - 1 Samuel 8:19 >¶ Nevertheless the people refused to obey the voice of Samuel; and they said, Nay; but we will have a king over us;
Berean Study Bible (BSB) - 1 Samuel 8:19 >Nevertheless, the people refused to listen to Samuel. “No!” they said. “We must have a king over us.