2 Esdras 16:22 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

²² For many of them that dwell upon earth shall perish of famine; and the other, that escape the famine, shall the sword destroy.

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Common English Bible

²² Look! In a short time provisions will be so cheap on earth that people will think that peace has been established for them, but then disasters will blossom all over the earth—the sword and famine.

Good News Translation (US Version)

²² Many people on earth will starve to death, and those who escape starvation will be killed in war.

World English Bible - American English Edition - without Strong's Numbers

²² For many of those who dwell on earth will perish of famine; and others who escape the famine, the sword will destroy.

Good News Bible (Anglicised)

²² Many people on earth will starve to death, and those who escape starvation will be killed in war.

World English Bible British Edition

²² For many of those who dwell on earth will perish of famine; and others who escape the famine, the sword will destroy.

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

²² For many of those who live on the earth shall perish by famine; and those who survive the famine shall die by the sword.

2 Esdras 16:22 Cross References