Exodus 1:17

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.

But the midwives feared God, and didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.

But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men-children alive.

And the midwives fear God, and have not done as the king of Egypt hath spoken unto them, and keep the lads alive;

The midwives, however, feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt had instructed; they let the boys live.