Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I am like a pelican of the wilderness: I am like an owl of the desert.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I am like a pelican of the wilderness; I am become as an owl of the waste places.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I am like a bird living by itself in the waste places; like the night-bird in a waste of sand.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

I am become like the pelican of the wilderness, I am as an owl in desolate places;

World English Bible (WEB)

I am like a pelican of the wilderness. I have become as an owl of the waste places.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I have been like to a pelican of the wilderness, I have been as an owl of the dry places.