4 Maccabees 13:6 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI) For just as towers jutting out over harbors hold back the threatening waves and make it calm for those who sail into the inner basin, Common English Bible The towers at the entrance of harbors hold back the crashing waves and make a calm place for sailors entering the harbor. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers For just as by means of towers projecting in front of harbors men break the threatening waves, and thus assure a still course to vessels entering port, World English Bible British Edition For just as by means of towers projecting in front of harbours men break the threatening waves, and thus assure a still course to vessels entering port, New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 For just as towers jutting out over harbors hold back the threatening waves and make it calm for those who sail into the inner basin, |