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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

‘Alas, O sword of the LORD, how long until you rest? Return to your sheath; cease and be still!’

World English Bible (WEB)

“‘You sword of Yahweh, how long will it be before you are quiet? Put yourself back into your scabbard; rest, and be still.’

King James Version (KJV)

O thou sword of the LORD, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard, rest, and be still.

American Standard Version (ASV)

O thou sword of Jehovah, how long will it be ere thou be quiet? put up thyself into thy scabbard; rest, and be still.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

O sword of the Lord, how long will you have no rest? put yourself back into your cover; be at peace, be quiet.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Oh espada de Jehová, ¿hasta cuándo no reposarás? Métete en tu vaina, reposa y sosiega.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Espada del Señor, ¿cuándo volverás a reposar de provocar tanta matanza? ¡Enváinate de nuevo; reposa y queda en paz!

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