Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that contemneth shall be no more? saith the Lord Jehovah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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Darby English Bible (DBY)

For the trial [is made]; and what if even the contemning sceptre shall be no [more]? saith the Lord Jehovah.

World English Bible (WEB)

For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that condemns shall be no more? says the Lord Yahweh.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Because `it is' a trier, And what if even the sceptre it is despising? It shall not be, an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.