Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the giving up of the ghost.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, And they shall have no way to flee; And their hope shall be the giving up of the ghost.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But the eyes of the evil-doers will be wasting away; their way of flight is gone, and their only hope is the taking of their last breath.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and [all] refuge shall vanish from them, and their hope [shall be] the breathing out of life.

Webster's Bible (WBT)

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, and they shall not escape, and their hope shall be as the expiration of the breath.

World English Bible (WEB)

But the eyes of the wicked shall fail, They shall have no way to flee; Their hope shall be the giving up of the spirit."

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And the eyes of the wicked are consumed, And refuge hath perished from them, And their hope `is' a breathing out of soul!