2 Esdras 16:16 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Like as an arrow which is shot of a mighty archer returneth not backward, even so the evils that are sent forth upon earth shall not return again. Flere versionerCommon English Bible As an arrow that is shot by a powerful archer doesn’t turn back, so the disasters that will be unleashed upon the earth won’t turn back. Good News Translation (US Version) The disasters are on their way toward the earth, and like an arrow shot by a strong archer, they cannot be turned back. World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers Just as an arrow which is shot by a mighty archer doesn’t return backward, even so the calamities that are sent out upon earth won’t return again. Good News Bible (Anglicised) The disasters are on their way towards the earth, and like an arrow shot by a strong archer, they cannot be turned back. World English Bible British Edition Just as an arrow which is shot by a mighty archer doesn’t return backward, even so the calamities that are sent out upon earth won’t return again. New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional Just as an arrow shot by a mighty archer does not return, so the calamities that are sent upon the earth shall not return. |