Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And the sword shall abide on his cities, and shall consume his branches, and devour them, because of their own counsels.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And the sword shall fall upon their cities, and shall consume their bars, and devour `them', because of their own counsels.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the sword will go through his towns, wasting his children and causing destruction because of their evil designs.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

and the sword shall turn about in his cities, and shall consume his bars, and devour [them], because of their own counsels.

World English Bible (WEB)

The sword will fall on their cities, And will consume their gate bars, And will put an end to their plans.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Grievous hath been the sword in his cities, And it hath ended his bars, and consumed -- from their own counsels.