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2 Kings 14:10

EsauJudahEdom

8 Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.

9 And Jehoash the king of Israel sent to Amaziah king of Judah, saying, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife: and there passed by a wild beast that was in Lebanon, and trode down the thistle.

Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?

11 But Amaziah would not hear. Therefore Jehoash king of Israel went up; and he and Amaziah king of Judah looked one another in the face at Beth-shemesh, which belongeth to Judah.

12 And Judah was put to the worse before Israel; and they fled every man to their tents.

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BSB
You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has become proud. Glory in that and stay at home. Why should you stir up trouble so that you fall—you and Judah with you?”
KJV
Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
WEB
You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you fall, even you, and Judah with you?”
ASV
Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart hath lifted thee up: glory thereof, and abide at home; for why shouldest thou meddle to [thy] hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
DARBY
Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart has lifted thee up: boast thyself, and abide at home; for why shouldest thou contend with misfortune, that thou shouldest fall, thou, and Judah with thee?
BLB
You have surely struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Be honored and stay at home. And why should you stir yourself up in evil so that you will fall—you and Judah with you?”
ÅB
Du har slått Edom, og derfor er du blitt overmodig; la deg nøye med den ære og bli hjemme! Hvorfor vil du kalle ulykken ned over deg, så du går til grunne, både du og Juda med deg?
OTB
Du har virkelig beseiret Edom, og ditt hjerte har blitt stolt. Nyt din ære og bli i ditt hus. Hvorfor skulle du fremkalle trøbbel slik at du faller, du og Juda med deg?”
B1930
Du har slått Edom, og derfor er du blitt overmodig; la dig nøie med den ære og bli hjemme! Hvorfor vil du kalle ulykken ned over dig, så du går til grunne, både du og Juda med dig?

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