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Amos 2:16
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KJ21
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day,” saith the Lord.
ASV
and he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.
AMP
“Even the bravest among the warriors shall flee naked on that day,” says the Lord.
AMPC
And he who is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked on that day, says the Lord.
BRG
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.
CSB
Even the most courageous of the warriors will flee naked on that day— this is the Lord’s declaration.
CSBA
Even the most courageous of the warriors will flee naked on that day – this is the Lord’s declaration.
CEB
The bravest warrior will flee away naked in that day, says the Lord.
CJB
On that day even the bravest warriors will throw off their weapons and flee,” says Adonai.
CEV
You may be brave and strong, but you will run away, stripped naked. I, the Lord, have spoken!
DARBY
and he that is stout-hearted among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith Jehovah.
DRA
And the stout of heart among the valiant shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.
ERV
At that time even very brave soldiers will run away. They will not take the time to put their clothes on.” This is what the Lord said.
EASY
At that time, strong, brave soldiers will run away without their clothes.’ That is what the Lord says.
EHV
The most courageous among the warriors will flee naked on that day, declares the Lord.
ESV
and he who is stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day,” declares the Lord.
ESVUK
and he who is stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day,” declares the Lord.
EXB
At that time even the bravest warriors will run away ·without their armor [L naked],” says the Lord.
GNV
And he that is of a mighty courage among the strong men, shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.
GW
Brave soldiers will run away naked that day. The Lord has declared this.
GNT
On that day even the bravest soldiers will drop their weapons and run.” The Lord has spoken.
HCSB
Even the most courageous of the warriors will flee naked on that day— this is the Lord’s declaration.
ICB
At that time even the bravest warriors will run away without their armor,” says the Lord.
ISV
Even the bravest of elite troops will run away naked at that time,” declares the Lord.
JUB
And he that is strong among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, said the LORD.
KJV
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.
AKJV
And he that is courageous among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, saith the Lord.
LSB
Even the most courageous of heart among the mighty men will flee naked in that day,” declares Yahweh.
LEB
Even those who are strong of heart among the mighty will flee away naked from the city on that day. This is the declaration of Yahweh!”
TLB
The most courageous of your mighty men will drop their weapons and run for their lives that day.” The Lord God has spoken.
MSG
“When I go into action, what will you do? There’s no place to run no matter how fast you run. The strength of the strong won’t count. Fighters won’t make it. Skilled archers won’t make it. Fast runners won’t make it. Chariot drivers won’t make it. Even the bravest of all your warriors Won’t make it. He’ll run off for dear life, stripped naked.” God’s Decree.
MEV
He that is courageous among the warriors will flee away naked on that day, says the Lord.
NOG
Brave soldiers will run away naked that day. Yahweh has declared this.
NABRE
And the most stouthearted of warriors shall flee naked on that day— oracle of the Lord.
NASB
Even the bravest among the warriors will flee naked on that day,” declares the Lord.
NASB1995
“Even the bravest among the warriors will flee naked in that day,” declares the Lord.
NCB
Even the bravest of warriors will flee away naked on that day, says the Lord.
NCV
At that time even the bravest warriors will run away without their armor,” says the Lord.
NET
Bravehearted warriors will run away naked in that day.” The Lord is speaking.
NIRV
Even your bravest soldiers will run away naked on that day,” announces the Lord.
NIV
Even the bravest warriors will flee naked on that day,” declares the Lord.
NIVUK
Even the bravest warriors will flee naked on that day,’ declares the Lord.
NKJV
The most courageous men of might Shall flee naked in that day,” Says the Lord.
NLV
Even the strongest of heart among the men of war will run away without clothes on that day,” says the Lord.
NLT
On that day the most courageous of your fighting men will drop their weapons and run for their lives,” says the Lord.
NRSVA
and those who are stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked on that day, says the Lord.
NRSVACE
and those who are stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked on that day, says the Lord.
NRSVCE
and those who are stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day, says the Lord.
NRSVUE
and those who are stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked on that day, says the Lord.
OJB
And he that is courageous among the gibborim shall flee away naked in that Yom, saith Hashem.
RGT
‘And he who is of a mighty courage among the strong men shall flee away naked on that day,’ says the LORD.”
RSV
and he who is stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day,” says the Lord.
RSVCE
and he who is stout of heart among the mighty shall flee away naked in that day,” says the Lord.
TLV
The valiant among the warriors will flee naked in that day.” declares Adonai.
VOICE
The bravest and strongest soldiers will throw down their weapons and run naked for cover on that day. So says the Eternal One.
WEB
He who is courageous among the mighty will flee away naked on that day,” says Yahweh.
WYC
and a strong man of heart shall flee naked among strong men in that day, saith the Lord. (and even the most strong-hearted of the strong shall flee away naked on that day, saith the Lord.)
YLT
And the courageous of heart among the mighty, Naked doth flee in that day, An affirmation of Jehovah!
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