2 Samuel 23:6
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But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands;
But the ungodly shall be all of them as thorns to be thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with the hand;
“But the wicked and worthless are all to be thrown away like thorns, Because they cannot be taken with the hand;
But wicked, godless, and worthless lives are all like thorns to be thrust away, because they cannot be taken with the hand.
¶ But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
But all the wicked are like thorns raked aside; they can never be picked up by hand.
But all the wicked are like thorns raked aside; they can never be picked up by hand.
But despicable people are like thorns, all of them good for nothing, because they can’t be carried by hand.
“But the ungodly are like thorn bushes to be pushed aside, every one of them. They cannot be taken in one’s hand;
But evil people are pulled up like thornbushes. They are not dug up by hand,
But [the sons] of Belial [are] all of them as thorns thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with hands;
But transgressors shall all of them be plucked up as thorns: which are not taken away with hands.
“But evil people are like thorns. People don’t hold thorns. They throw them away.
But God will remove all wicked people. He will throw them away like weeds. They are like thorn bushes that you cannot pull out with your hands.
Worthless, wicked men are all like thorns to be thrown away. No one even picks them up with his hand.
But worthless men are all like thorns that are thrown away, for they cannot be taken with the hand;
But worthless men are all like thorns that are thrown away, for they cannot be taken with the hand;
“But all ·evil [worthless; godless] people will be thrown away like thorns that cannot be held in a hand.
But the wicked shall be every one as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands.
“Worthless people are like thorns. All of them are thrown away, because they cannot be picked by hand.
But godless people are like thorns that are thrown away; no one can touch them barehanded.
But all the wicked are like thorns raked aside; they can never be picked up by hand.
“But all evil people will be thrown away like thorns. People cannot hold on to thorns.
But ungodly men are like thorns that are discarded because they cannot be safely handled.
but those of Belial shall all be as thorns to be chased away, whom no one takes with the hand;
But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
But the sons of Belial shall be all of them as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands:
But the vile men, every one of them will be thrust away like thorns, Because they cannot be taken in hand;
But evil persons are like thorns cast aside; all of them, because they cannot be picked up in the hand.
But the godless are as thorns to be thrown away, For they tear the hand that touches them.
God’s Spirit spoke through me, his words took shape on my tongue. The God of Israel spoke to me, Israel’s Rock-Mountain said, “Whoever governs fairly and well, who rules in the Fear-of-God, Is like first light at daybreak without a cloud in the sky, Like green grass carpeting earth, glistening under fresh rain.” And this is just how my regime has been, for God guaranteed his covenant with me, Spelled it out plainly and kept every promised word— My entire salvation, my every desire. But the devil’s henchmen are like thorns culled and piled as trash; Better not try to touch them; keep your distance with a rake or hoe. They’ll make a glorious bonfire! * * *
But the worthless individual is like a thorn tossed away, all of them, for they cannot be taken with the hand.
“Worthless people are like thorns. All of them are thrown away, because they cannot be picked by hand.
But the wicked are all like thorns to be cast away; they cannot be taken up by hand.
But the worthless, every one of them, are like scattered thorns, Because they cannot be taken in hand;
“But the worthless, every one of them will be thrust away like thorns, Because they cannot be taken in hand;
“But the ungodly are all like thorns that must be cast aside, for they cannot be grasped by the hand.
“But all evil people will be thrown away like thorns that cannot be held in a hand.
But evil people are like thorns— all of them are tossed away, for they cannot be held in the hand.
But evil people are like thorns that are thrown away. You can’t pick them up with your hands.
But evil men are all to be cast aside like thorns, which are not gathered with the hand.
But evil men are all to be cast aside like thorns, which are not gathered with the hand.
But the sons of rebellion shall all be as thorns thrust away, Because they cannot be taken with hands.
But those of no worth are all like thorns that are thrown away, because they cannot be taken with the hand.
But the godless are like thorns to be thrown away, for they tear the hand that touches them.
But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand;
But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand;
But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be picked up with the hand;
But the godless are all like thorns that are thrown away, for they cannot be picked up with the hand;
But the Bnei Beliyaal [rebellious] shall be all of them as kotz (thorns) thrust away, because they cannot be gathered with hands;
“But every one of the wicked shall be as thorns thrust away, because they cannot be taken with hands.
But godless men are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be taken with the hand;
But godless men are all like thorns that are thrown away; for they cannot be taken with the hand;
But the worthless, all of them will be thrust aside like thorns, for they cannot be picked up by hand.
But the wicked are like thorns cut off and tossed away that can’t be picked up with your hands;
But all the ungodly will be as thorns to be thrust away, because they can’t be taken with the hand.
Forsooth all trespassers shall be drawn out as thorns, that be not taken with hands. (And all trespassers shall be drawn out like thorns, which cannot be picked, or touched, by hand.)
As to the worthless -- As a thorn driven away [are] all of them, For -- not by hand are they taken;
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