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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“I have struck your sons in vain; they accepted no discipline. Your own sword has devoured your prophets like a voracious lion.”

World English Bible (WEB)

“I have struck your children in vain. They received no correction. Your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

King James Version (KJV)

In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

American Standard Version (ASV)

In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I gave your children blows to no purpose; they got no good from training: your sword has been the destruction of your prophets, like a death-giving lion.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Por demás he azotado vuestros hijos; no han recibido corrección. Cuchillo devoró vuestros profetas como león destrozador.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Castigué a sus hijos pero nada les aprovechó: aún no quieren obedecer. Y ustedes mismos han matado a mis profetas como el león que mata su presa.

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