who say, “Let him make haste, let him speed his work that we may see it; let the plan of the Holy One of Israel hasten to fulfillment, that we may know it!”
Ezekiel 12:22 - New Revised Standard Version Mortal, what is this proverb of yours about the land of Israel, which says, “The days are prolonged, and every vision comes to nothing”? Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel, saying, The days drag on and every vision comes to nothing and is not fulfilled? American Standard Version (1901) Son of man, what is this proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth? Common English Bible Human one, what is this proverb of your people concerning Israel’s fertile land? They say, “The days go by, and every vision vanishes.” Catholic Public Domain Version "Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel? saying: 'The days shall be extended in length, and every vision shall perish.' Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel? saying: The days shall be prolonged, and every vision shall fail. |
who say, “Let him make haste, let him speed his work that we may see it; let the plan of the Holy One of Israel hasten to fulfillment, that we may know it!”
they say, ‘The time is not near to build houses; this city is the pot, and we are the meat.’
Mortal, the house of Israel is saying, “The vision that he sees is for many years ahead; he prophesies for distant times.”
See, everyone who uses proverbs will use this proverb about you, “Like mother, like daughter.”
Disaster comes upon disaster, rumor follows rumor; they shall keep seeking a vision from the prophet; instruction shall perish from the priest, and counsel from the elders.
O you that put far away the evil day, and bring near a reign of violence?
Look at the nations, and see! Be astonished! Be astounded! For a work is being done in your days that you would not believe if you were told.