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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

The king of Babylon has heard the report, and his hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped him, pain like that of a woman in labor.

World English Bible (WEB)

The king of Babylon has heard the news of them, and his hands become feeble: anguish has taken hold of him, pains as of a woman in labor.

King James Version (KJV)

The king of Babylon hath heard the report of them, and his hands waxed feeble: anguish took hold of him, and pangs as of a woman in travail.

American Standard Version (ASV)

The king of Babylon hath heard the tidings of them, and his hands wax feeble: anguish hath taken hold of him, [and] pangs as of a woman in travail.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

The king of Babylon has had news of them, and his hands have become feeble: trouble has come on him and pain like the pain of a woman in childbirth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Oyó su fama el rey de Babilonia, y sus manos se descoyuntaron: angustia le tomó, dolor como de mujer de parto.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando recibió el mensaje, el rey de Babilonia dejó impotente caer los brazos; el terror le produjo dolores como de mujer a punto de dar a luz.

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