Verse Comparison: Nahum 2:8
American Standard Version
But Nineveh hath been from of old like a pool of water: yet they flee away. Stand, stand, `they cry'; but none looketh back.
Amplified® Bible
And Nineveh, like a standing pool are her waters and [her inhabitants] are fleeing away! Stand! Stand [firm! a few cry], but no one looks back {or} causes them to return.
Contemporary English Version
Nineveh is like a pond with leaking water. Shouts of "Stop! Don't go!" can be heard everywhere. But everyone is leaving.
Darby English Version
Nineveh hath been like a pool of water, since the day she existed, yet they flee away. ... Stand! Stand! But none looketh back.
Good News Bible
Like water from a broken dam the people rush from Nineveh! "Stop! Stop!" the cry rings out--- but no one turns back.
King James Version
But Nineveh is of old like a pool of water: yet they shall flee away. Stand, stand, shall they cry; but none shall look back.
New American Standard Bible
Though Nineveh {was} like a pool of water throughout her days, Now they are fleeing; "Stop, stop, But no one turns back."
New International Version
Nineveh is like a pool,
and its water is draining away.
"Stop! Stop!" they cry,
but no one turns back.
New King James Version
Though Nineveh of old was like a pool of water,
Now they flee away.
“ Halt! Halt!” they cry;
But no one turns back.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Though Nineveh resembled a pool of water throughout her days, Now they flee; "Stop, stop," But no one turns back.
Revised Standard Version
Nin'eveh is like a pool whose waters run away. "Halt! Halt!" they cry; but none turns back.
Young's Literal Translation
And Nineveh `is' as a pool of waters, From of old it `is' -- and they are fleeing! `Stand ye, stand;' and none is turning!