Berean Study Bible
though he cannot bear to let it go and keeps it in his mouth,

King James Bible
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;

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

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

English Revised Version
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,