Verse Comparison: Ezekiel 21:9
American Standard Version
Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith Jehovah: Say, A sword, a sword, it is sharpened, and also furbished;
Amplified® Bible
Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus says the Lord: Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened and also polished;
Contemporary English Version
Ezekiel, son of man, tell the people of Jerusalem: I have sharpened my sword to slaughter you; it is shiny and will flash like lightning! Don't celebrate-- punishment is coming, because everyone has ignored my warnings.
Darby English Version
Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith Jehovah: Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished.
Good News Bible
"Mortal man, prophesy. Tell the people what I, the Lord, am saying: A sword, a sword is sharpened and polished.
King James Version
Son of man, prophesy, and say, Thus saith the LORD; Say, A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also furbished:
New American Standard Bible
"Son of man, prophesy and say, `Thus says the LORD.' Say, `A sword, a sword sharpened And also polished!
New International Version
"Son of man, prophesy and say, 'This is what the Lord says:
" 'A sword, a sword,
sharpened and polished-
New King James Version
“Son of man, prophesy and say, ‘Thus says the LORD!’ Say:
‘ A sword, a sword is sharpened
And also polished!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Son of man, prophesy and say, 'Thus says the LORD.' Say, ' A sword, a sword sharpened And also polished!
Revised Standard Version
"Son of man, prophesy and say, Thus says the Lord, Say: A sword, a sword is sharpened and also polished,
Young's Literal Translation
`Son of man, prophesy, and thou hast said, Thus said Jehovah, say: A sword, a sword is sharpened, and also polished.
