Verse Comparison: Ezekiel 21:16
American Standard Version
Gather thee together, go to the right, set thyself in array, go to the left, whithersoever thy face is set.
Amplified® Bible
Turn [O sword] and cut right or cut left, whichever way your lust for blood {and} your edge direct you.
Contemporary English Version
It will slash right and left, wherever the blade is pointed.
Darby English Version
Gather up [strength], go to the right hand, turn thee, go to the left, whithersoever thy face is appointed.
Good News Bible
Cut to the right and the left, you sharp sword! Cut wherever you turn.
King James Version
Go thee one way or other, either on the right hand, or on the left, whithersoever thy face is set.
New American Standard Bible
"Show yourself sharp, go to the right; set yourself; go to the left, wherever your edge is appointed.
New International Version
O sword, slash to the right,
then to the left,
wherever your blade is turned.
New King James Version
“ Swords at the ready!
Thrust right!
Set your blade!
Thrust left—
Wherever your edge is ordered!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Show yourself sharp, go to the right; set yourself; go to the left, wherever your edge has become appointed.
Revised Standard Version
Cut sharply to right and left where your edge is directed.
Young's Literal Translation
Take possession of the right, place thyself at the left, Whither thy face is appointed.
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