Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

They have spoken words, swearing falsely in making a covenant: thus judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.

American Standard Version (ASV)

They speak `vain' words, swearing falsely in making covenants: therefore judgment springeth up as hemlock in the furrows of the field.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Their words are foolish; they make agreements with false oaths, so punishment will come up like a poison-plant in a ploughed field.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

They speak [mere] words, swearing falsely in making a covenant; therefore shall judgment spring up as hemlock in the furrows of the fields.

World English Bible (WEB)

They make promises, swearing falsely in making covenants. Therefore judgment springs up like poisonous weeds in the furrows of the field.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

They have spoken words, To swear falsehood in making a covenant, And flourished as a poisonous herb hath judgment, on the furrows of a field.