Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger.

American Standard Version (ASV)

He hath left his covert, as the lion; for their land is become an astonishment because of the fierceness of the oppressing `sword', and because of his fierce anger.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The lion has come out of his secret place, for the land has become a waste because of the cruel sword, and because of the heat of his wrath.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

He hath forsaken his covert as a young lion; for their land is a desolation because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger.

World English Bible (WEB)

He has left his covert, as the lion; for their land is become an astonishment because of the fierceness of the oppressing [sword], and because of his fierce anger.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

He hath forsaken, as a young lion, His covert, Surely their land hath become a desolation, Because of the oppressing fierceness, And because of the fierceness of His anger!