2 Esdras 16:16 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

¹⁶ 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.

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Common English Bible

¹⁶ 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)

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ 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)

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ 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

¹⁶ Just as an arrow shot by a mighty archer does not return, so the calamities that are sent upon the earth shall not return.

2 Esdras 16:16 Cross References