Nahum 2:8

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one turns back.

World English Bible (WEB)

But Nineveh has been from of old like a pool of water, yet they flee away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one looks back.

King James Version (KJV)

But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.

American Standard Version (ASV)

But Nineveh hath been from of old like a pool of water: yet they flee away. Stand, stand, [they cry]; but none looketh back.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But Nineveh is like a pool of water whose waters are flowing away; Keep your place, they say; but no one is turning back.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y fué Nínive de tiempo antiguo como estanque de aguas; mas ellos huyen: Parad, parad; y ninguno mira.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Nínive es como un viejo estanque roto que no puede retener el agua. Sus soldados huyen y la dejan abandonada. Ella no los puede retener. «¡Deténganse, esperen!», les grita, pero ellos siguen huyendo a toda prisa.