Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for since thou spakest of him, thou skippedst for joy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For was not Israel a derision unto thee? was he found among thieves? for as often as thou speakest of him, thou waggest the head.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

For did you not make sport of Israel? was he taken among thieves? for whenever you were talking about him, you were shaking your head over him.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

For was not Israel a derision unto thee? Was he found among thieves, that as oft as thou didst speak of him, thou didst shake the head?

World English Bible (WEB)

For wasn't Israel a derision to you? was he found among thieves? for as often as you speak of him, you wag the head.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And was not Israel the derision to thee? Among thieves was he found? For since thy words concerning him, Thou dost bemoan thyself.