Nehr · 2 Peter 2

2 Peter 2:16

But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man’s voice forbad the madness of the prophet.

2 Peter 2:16, King James Version
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World English Bible (WEB)

but he was rebuked for his own disobedience. A mute donkey spoke with man's voice and stopped the madness of the prophet.

American Standard Version (ASV)

but he was rebuked for his own transgression: a dumb ass spake with man’s voice and stayed the madness of the prophet.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

and had a rebuke of his own iniquity--a dumb ass, in man's voice having spoken, did forbid the madness of the prophet.

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