2 Esdras 7:61 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 So that there shall not be such heaviness in their destruction, as there shall be joy over them that are persuaded to salvation. More versionsCommon English Bible I will have no regrets over the multitude who perish, for they are even now like vapor, the equivalent of flame or smoke; they burn and flare up and are quenched.” Good News Translation (US Version) I will not be sad about the large number of people who will be lost, because even now they last no longer than a vapor; they disappear like fire and smoke; they catch fire, blaze up, and quickly go out.” World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers I won’t grieve over the multitude of those who perish; for these are those who are now like mist, and have become like flame and smoke; they are set on fire and burn hotly, and are extinguished.” Good News Bible (Anglicised) I will not be sad about the large number of people who will be lost, because even now they last no longer than a vapour; they disappear like fire and smoke; they catch fire, blaze up, and quickly go out.” World English Bible British Edition I won’t grieve over the multitude of those who perish; for these are those who are now like mist, and have become like flame and smoke; they are set on fire and burn hotly, and are extinguished.” New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional I will not grieve over the great number of those who perish; for it is they who are now like a mist, and are similar to a flame and smoke—they are set on fire and burn hotly, and are extinguished.” |