Verse Comparison: Ezekiel 16:44
American Standard Version
Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use `this' proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.
Amplified® Bible
Behold, everyone who uses proverbs will use this proverb against you: As is the mother, so is her daughter.
Contemporary English Version
People will use this saying about you, Jerusalem: "If the mother is bad, so is her daughter."
Darby English Version
Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall speak in a proverb against thee, saying, As the mother, [so is] her daughter!
Good News Bible
The LORD said, "People will use this proverb about you, Jerusalem: 'Like mother, like daughter.'
King James Version
Behold, every one that useth proverbs shall use this proverb against thee, saying, As is the mother, so is her daughter.
New American Standard Bible
"Behold, everyone who quotes proverbs will quote {this} proverb concerning you, saying, `Like mother, like daughter.'
New International Version
" 'Everyone who quotes proverbs will quote this proverb about you: "Like mother, like daughter."
New King James Version
“Indeed everyone who quotes proverbs will use this proverb against you: ‘Like mother, like daughter!’
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Behold, everyone who quotes proverbs will quote this proverb concerning you, saying, 'Like mother, like daughter.'
Revised Standard Version
Behold, every one who uses proverbs will use this proverb about you, 'Like mother, like daughter.'
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, every one using a simile, Doth use a simile concerning thee, saying: As the mother -- her daughter!
