20 Ɛflaiũ buiↄá ma nɛ́ yenzideↄnɛ, ma pↄ dↄmáo lé? Baa kɛ́ miↄ ń lele an yã́ↄ yã́i mↄ̀ↄmↄↄ, an yã́ lí sãmaguo. A yã́i ma pↄ i bↄ ń guuo, má wɛ̃nadↄ̃nɛ́ maamaa. Ma Dii mámɛ má ò.
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a darling child? for as often as I speak against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart yearneth for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith Jehovah.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he the child of my delight? for whenever I say things against him, I still keep him in my memory: so my heart is troubled for him; I will certainly have mercy on him, says the Lord.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
Is Ephraim a dear son unto me? is he a child of delights? For whilst I have been speaking against him, I do constantly remember him still. Therefore my bowels are troubled for him: I will certainly have mercy upon him, saith Jehovah.
World English Bible (WEB)
Is Ephraim my dear son? is he a darling child? for as often as I speak against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my heart yearns for him; I will surely have mercy on him, says Yahweh.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
A precious son is Ephraim to Me? A child of delights? For since My speaking against him, I do thoroughly remember him still, Therefore have My bowels been moved for him, I do greatly love him, An affirmation of Jehovah.