That the peoples labor1 to feed the fire,
And nations weary themselves in vain?
With the knowledge of the glory of the Lord,
As the waters cover the sea.
1Pressing him to your abottle,
Even to make him drunk,
That you may look on1 his nakedness!
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American Standard Version
Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and establisheth a city by iniquity!
Amplified® Bible
Woe to him who builds a town with blood and establishes a city by iniquity!
Contemporary English Version
You're doomed! You built a city on crime and violence.
Darby English Version
Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and establisheth a city by unrighteousness!
Good News Bible
You are doomed! You founded a city on crime and built it up by murder.
King James Version
Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and stablisheth a city by iniquity!
New American Standard Bible
"Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed And founds a town with violence!
New International Version
"Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed
and establishes a town by crime!
New King James Version
“ Woe to him who builds a town with bloodshed,
Who establishes a city by iniquity!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Woe to him who builds a city with bloodshed And founds a town with violence!
Revised Standard Version
Woe to him who builds a town with blood, and founds a city on iniquity!
Young's Literal Translation
Wo `to' him who is building a city by blood, And establishing a city by iniquity.
New English Translation
The one who builds a city by bloodshed is as good as dead1 – he who starts2 a town by unjust deeds.
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