Verse Comparison: Ezekiel 22:27
American Standard Version
Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, `and' to destroy souls, that they may get dishonest gain.
Amplified® Bible
Her princes in the midst of her are like wolves rending {and} devouring the prey, shedding blood and destroying lives to get dishonest gain.
Contemporary English Version
Israel's officials are like ferocious wolves, ripping their victims apart. They make a dishonest living by injuring and killing people.
Darby English Version
Her princes in the midst of her are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
Good News Bible
The government officials are like wolves tearing apart the animals they have killed. They commit murder in order to get rich.
King James Version
Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
New American Standard Bible
"Her princes within her are like wolves tearing the prey, by shedding blood {and} destroying lives in order to get dishonest gain.
New International Version
Her officials within her are like wolves tearing their prey; they shed blood and kill people to make unjust gain.
New King James Version
Her princes in her midst are like wolves tearing the prey, to shed blood, to destroy people, and to get dishonest gain.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Her princes within her resemble wolves tearing the prey, by shedding blood and destroying lives in order to get dishonest gain.
Revised Standard Version
Her princes in the midst of her are like wolves tearing the prey, shedding blood, destroying lives to get dishonest gain.
Young's Literal Translation
Its princes in its midst `are' as wolves, Tearing prey, to shed blood, to destroy souls, For the sake of gaining dishonest gain.
