Verse Comparison: Jeremiah 48:40
American Standard Version
For thus saith Jehovah: Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread out his wings against Moab.
Amplified® Bible
For thus says the Lord: Behold, he [Babylon] shall fly swiftly like an eagle and shall spread out his wings against Moab.
Contemporary English Version
Moab, an enemy swoops down like an eagle spreading its wings over your land.
Darby English Version
For thus saith Jehovah: Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread forth his wings over Moab.
Good News Bible
The LORD has promised that a nation will swoop down on Moab like an eagle with its outspread wings,
King James Version
For thus saith the LORD; Behold, he shall fly as an eagle, and shall spread his wings over Moab.
New American Standard Bible
For thus says the LORD: "Behold, one will fly swiftly like an eagle And spread out his wings against Moab.
New International Version
This is what the LORD says:
"Look! An eagle is swooping down,
spreading its wings over Moab.
New King James Version
For thus says the LORD:
“ Behold, one shall fly like an eagle,
And spread his wings over Moab.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For thus says the LORD: "Behold, one will fly swiftly like an eagle And spread out his wings against Moab.
Revised Standard Version
For thus says the LORD: "Behold, one shall fly swiftly like an eagle, and spread his wings against Moab;
Young's Literal Translation
For thus said Jehovah: Lo, as an eagle he doth flee, And hath spread his wings unto Moab.