Other translations
American Standard Version
Kerioth is taken, and the strongholds are seized, and the heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Darby Bible Translation
Kerijoth is taken, and the strongholds are seized, and at that day the heart of the mighty men of Moab shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
Carioth is taken, and the strong holds are won: and the heart of the valiant men of Moab in that day shall be as the heart of a woman in labour.
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
the cities shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The heart of the warriors of Moab shall be in that day like the heart of a woman in her birth pains;
God's Word
The cities will be taken, and the fortified places will be captured. On that day Moab's soldiers will be like women in childbirth.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
The towns have been captured, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab's warriors will be like the heart of a woman with contractions.
International Standard Version
The towns will be captured and the strongholds seized. On that day the hearts of the warriors of Moab will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
NET Bible
Her towns will be captured. Her fortresses will be taken. At that time the soldiers of Moab will be frightened like a woman in labor.
New American Standard Bible
"Kerioth has been captured And the strongholds have been seized, So the hearts of the mighty men of Moab in that day Will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
New International Version
Kerioth will be captured and the strongholds taken. In that day the hearts of Moab's warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
New Living Translation
Its cities will fall, and its strongholds will be seized. Even the mightiest warriors will be in anguish like a woman in labor.
Webster's Bible Translation
Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men's hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
The World English Bible
Kerioth is taken, and the strongholds are seized, and the heart of the mighty men of Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
EasyEnglish Bible
The enemy will take Moab's towns and its strong buildings. Moab's soldiers will be afraid, like a woman who will soon give birth.
Young‘s Literal Translation
Captured have been the cities, And the strongholds are caught, And the heart of the mighty of Moab Hath been in that day as the heart of a distressed woman.
New Life Version
Kerieth has been taken, and the strong-places built for battle have been taken. In that day the hearts of the strong men of Moab will be like the heart of a woman giving birth.
The Voice Bible
The cities will be captured and the strongholds seized. On that day the heart of Moab’s warriors Will be like the heart of a woman in labor—helpless and vulnerable.
Living Bible
Her cities are fallen; her strongholds are seized. The hearts of her mightiest warriors fail with fear like women in the pains of giving birth.
New Catholic Bible
The towns will be captured and the strongholds will be seized. On that day, the hearts of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
Legacy Standard Bible
Kerioth has been captured, And the strongholds have been seized, So the hearts of the mighty men of Moab in that day Will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
Jubilee Bible 2000
The cities are taken, and the strong holds are taken, and the mighty men’s hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Christian Standard Bible
The towns have been captured, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman with contractions.
Amplified Bible © 1954
Kerioth [and the cities] shall be taken and the strongholds seized; and the hearts of the mighty warriors of Moab in that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs [in childbirth].
New Century Version
The towns of Moab will be captured, and the strong, walled cities will be defeated. At that time Moab’s warriors will be frightened, like a woman who is having a baby.
The Message
God’s verdict on Moab. Indeed! “Look! An eagle is about to swoop down and spread its wings over Moab. The towns will be captured, the fortresses taken. Brave warriors will double up in pain, helpless to fight, like a woman giving birth to a baby. There’ll be nothing left of Moab, nothing at all, because of his defiant arrogance against me.
Evangelical Heritage Version ™
Kerioth is taken, and the strongholds are seized. On that day the hearts of Moab’s strong warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
the towns shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The hearts of the warriors of Moab, on that day, shall be like the heart of a woman in labor.
Good News Translation®
and the towns and fortresses will be captured. On that day Moab's soldiers will be as frightened as a woman in labor.
Wycliffe Bible
Kerioth is taken, and strongholds be taken; and the heart of strong men of Moab shall be in that day, as the heart of a woman travailing of child. (Yea, Kerioth is taken, and the strongholds be taken; and the hearts of Moab’s strong men shall be on that day, like the heart of a woman in labour.)
Contemporary English Version
Your cities and fortresses will be captured, and your warriors as fearful as women giving birth.
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition
the cities shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The heart of the warriors of Moab shall be in that day like the heart of a woman in her pangs;
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
the towns shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The hearts of the warriors of Moab, on that day, shall be like the heart of a woman in labor.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition
the towns shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The hearts of the warriors of Moab, on that day, shall be like the heart of a woman in labour.
Common English Bible © 2011
The towns will be captured; the strongholds will be seized. On that day, the heart of every soldier from Moab will be like that of a woman in the throes of labor.
Amplified Bible © 2015
“Kerioth [and the cities] has been taken And the strongholds seized; And the hearts of the warriors of Moab in that day Shall be like the heart of a woman in childbirth.
English Standard Version Anglicised
the cities shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The heart of the warriors of Moab shall be in that day like the heart of a woman in her birth pains;
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
Cities are captured, strongholds seized: On that day the hearts of Moab’s warriors become like the heart of a woman in labor.
New American Standard Bible
Kerioth has been captured And the strongholds have been seized, So the hearts of the warriors of Moab on that day Will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
The Expanded Bible
The towns of Moab will be captured, and the ·strong, walled cities [fortresses] will be ·defeated [seized]. ·At that time [L On that day] ·Moab’s warriors will be frightened, [L the heart of Moab’s warriors will be] like ·a [L the heart of a] woman who is ·having a baby [in labor].
Tree of Life Version
The towns are captured, the strongholds seized. The hearts of Moab’s warriors in that day will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
Revised Standard Version
the cities shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The heart of the warriors of Moab shall be in that day like the heart of a woman in her pangs;
New International Reader's Version
Kerioth will be captured. Its forts will be taken. At that time the hearts of Moab’s soldiers will tremble in fear. They will be like the heart of a woman having a baby.
BRG Bible
Kerioth is taken, and the strong holds are surprised, and the mighty men’s hearts in Moab at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Complete Jewish Bible
the cities are captured, the strongholds are seized. On that day the hearts of Mo’av’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
the towns shall be taken and the strongholds seized. The hearts of the warriors of Moab, on that day, shall be like the heart of a woman in labour.
Orthodox Jewish Bible
Keriot is captured, and the strongholds are taken, and the lev gibborim in Moav at that day shall be as the lev isha in her birth pangs.
Names of God Bible
The cities will be taken, and the fortified places will be captured. On that day Moab’s soldiers will be like women in childbirth.
Modern English Version
Kerioth has been captured, and the strongholds have been seized, and the mighty men’s hearts in Moab in that day will be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.
Easy-to-Read Version
The towns of Moab will be captured. The strong hiding places will be defeated. At that time Moab’s soldiers will be filled with fear, like a woman giving birth.
International Children’s Bible
The towns of Moab will be captured. The strong, walled cities will be defeated. At that time Moab’s warriors will be frightened. They will feel pain like a woman who is having a baby.
Lexham English Bible
Kerioth will be taken, and the strongholds will be conquered, and the hearts of the warriors of Moab will be on that day like the heart of a woman who is in labor.
New International Version - UK
Kerioth will be captured and the strongholds taken. In that day the hearts of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labour.