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Berean Standard Bible

“The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her.”

Ezekiel 22:25

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her.

World English Bible (WEB)

There is a conspiracy of her prophets within it, like a roaring lion ravening the prey. They have devoured souls. They take treasure and precious things. They have made many widows within it.

King James Version (KJV)

There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey; they have devoured souls; they have taken the treasure and precious things; they have made her many widows in the midst thereof.

American Standard Version (ASV)

There is a conspiracy of her prophets in the midst thereof, like a roaring lion ravening the prey: they have devoured souls; they take treasure and precious things; they have made her widows many in the midst thereof.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Her rulers in her are like a loud-voiced lion violently taking his food; they have made a meal of souls; they have taken wealth and valued property; they have made great the number of widows in her.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

La conjuración de sus profetas en medio de ella, como león bramando que arrebata presa: devoraron almas, tomaron haciendas y honra, aumentaron sus viudas en medio de ella.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Tus “profetas” han conspirado contra ti como leones buscando presa. Ellos acaban muchas vidas, se apoderan de los bienes de la gente humilde por medio de la extorsión y el chantaje, multiplican las viudas en el país.

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