Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city be laid waste?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city become a desolation?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give no attention to them; become servants of the king of Babylon and keep yourselves from death: why let this town become a waste?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Hearken not unto them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: wherefore should this city become a waste?

World English Bible (WEB)

Don't listen to them; serve the king of Babylon, and live: why should this city become a desolation?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Ye do not hearken unto them, serve the king of Babylon, and live. Why is this city a waste?