Ezekiel 12:22

The Presumptuous Proverb

21Again the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 22“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by, and every vision fails’?

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Berean Standard Bible
“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel: ‘The days go by, and every vision fails’?
American Standard Version (1901)
Son of man, what is this proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?
Bible in Basic English
Son of man, what is this saying which you have about the land of Israel, The time is long and every vision comes to nothing?
Douay-Rheims 1899
Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel? saying: The days shall be prolonged, and every vision shall fail.
Free Bible Version
“Son of man, what's this proverb you people have in the land of Israel: ‘Time goes by, and no vision comes true’?
King James (Authorized) Version
Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?
Translation for Translators
“You human, the people in Israel have this proverb/saying: ‘The days pass, and whatthe prophets predict never happens.’
Unlocked Literal Bible
“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel that says, 'The days are prolonged, and every vision fails'?
Noah Webster Bible
Son of man, what is that proverb that ye have in the land of Israel, saying, The days are prolonged, and every vision faileth?
World English Bible
“Son of man, what is this proverb that you have in the land of Israel, saying, ‘The days are prolonged, and every vision fails’?
Young's Literal Translation
'Son of man, what [is] this simile to you, concerning the land of Israel, saying, Prolonged are the days, and perished hath every vision?