Jeremiah 2:30
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordIn vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
— Jeremiah 2:30, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
In vain have I struck your children; they received no correction: your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
American Standard Version (ASV)
In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
In vain I have smitten your sons, Instruction they have not accepted, Devoured hath your sword your prophets, As a destroying lion.