Isaiah 30:16 in Chuj
16 An̈ej to tzeyal icha tic: Maay, a on̈ tic ol on̈ q'ue d'a yib'an̈ chej, ol on̈ b'at elelal, xe chi. Yelton tzeyala', ol ex b'at elelal chi'. Tzeyalanpax icha tic: Ol on̈ q'ue d'a yib'an̈ noc' chej jelan sb'eyi, xe chi. Palta yelxo ec'b'al jelan sb'ey eb' eyajc'ol chi' d'a eyichan̈.
Other Translations
King James Version (KJV)
But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.
American Standard Version (ASV)
but ye said, No, for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Saying, No, for we will go in flight on horses; so you will certainly go in flight: and, We will go on the backs of quick-running beasts; so those who go after you will be quick-footed.
Darby English Bible (DBY)
And ye said, No, but we will flee upon horses, -- therefore shall ye flee; and, We will ride upon the swift, -- therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.
World English Bible (WEB)
but you said, No, for we will flee on horses; therefore shall you flee: and, We will ride on the swift; therefore shall those who pursue you be swift.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
And ye say, No, for on a horse we flee? Therefore ye flee, And on the swift we ride! Therefore swift are your pursuers.