He covers the faces of its judges.
If it is not He, who else could it be?
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American Standard Version
They are passed away as the swift ships; As the eagle that swoopeth on the prey.
Amplified® Bible
They are passed away like the swift rowboats made of reeds, or like the eagle that swoops down on the prey.
Contemporary English Version
Each day passes swifter than a sailing ship or an eagle swooping down.
Darby English Version
They pass by like skiffs of reed; as an eagle that swoops upon the prey.
Good News Bible
My life passes like the swiftest boat, as fast as an eagle swooping down on a rabbit.
King James Version
They are passed away as the swift ships: as the eagle that hasteth to the prey.
New American Standard Bible
"They slip by like reed boats, Like an eagle that swoops on its prey.
New International Version
They skim past like boats of papyrus,
like eagles swooping down on their prey.
New King James Version
They pass by like swift ships,
Like an eagle swooping on its prey.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"They slip by like reed boats, Like an eagle that swoops on its prey.
Revised Standard Version
They go by like skiffs of reed, like an eagle swooping on the prey.
Young's Literal Translation
They have passed on with ships of reed, As an eagle darteth on food.
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