Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Set up the standard toward Zion: retire, stay not: for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Set up a standard toward Zion: flee for safety, stay not; for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Put up a flag for a sign to Zion: go in flight so that you may be safe, waiting no longer: for I will send evil from the north, and a great destruction.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Set up a banner toward Zion; take to flight, stay not! For I am bringing evil from the north, and a great destruction.

World English Bible (WEB)

Set up a standard toward Zion: flee for safety, don't stay; for I will bring evil from the north, and a great destruction.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Lift up an ensign Zionward, Strengthen yourselves, stand not still, For evil I am bringing in from the north, And a great destruction.