Killing and stealing and committing adultery,
They break all restraint,
With bloodshed1 upon bloodshed.
And beveryone who dwells there will waste away
With the beasts of the field
And the birds of the air;
Even the fish of the sea will be taken away.
For your people are like those awho contend with the priest.
The prophet also shall stumble with you in the night;
And I will destroy your mother.
Because you have rejected knowledge,
I also will reject you from being priest for Me;
bBecause you have forgotten the law of your God,
I also will forget your children.
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American Standard Version
Yet let no man strive, neither let any man reprove; for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.
Amplified® Bible
Yet let no man strive, neither let any man reprove [another--do not waste your time in mutual recriminations], for with you is My contention, O priest.
Contemporary English Version
Don't accuse just anyone! Not everyone is at fault. My case is against you, the priests.
Darby English Version
Yet let no man strive, and let no man reprove; for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.
Good News Bible
The LORD says, "Let no one accuse the people or reprimand them---my complaint is against you priests.
King James Version
Yet let no man strive, nor reprove another: for thy people are as they that strive with the priest.
New American Standard Bible
Yet let no one find fault, and let none offer reproof; For your people are like those who contend with the priest.
New International Version
"But let no man bring a charge,
let no man accuse another,
for your people are like those
who bring charges against a priest.
New King James Version
'Now let no man contend, or rebuke another;
For your people are like those who contend with the priest.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Yet let no one find fault, and let none offer reproof; For your people compare to those who contend with the priest.
Revised Standard Version
Yet let no one contend, and let none accuse, for with you is my contention, O priest.
Young's Literal Translation
Only, let no one strive, nor reprove a man, And thy people `are' as those striving with a priest.
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