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This is the rejoicing city that dwelt carelessly, that said in her heart, I am, and there is none beside me: how is she become a desolation, a place for beasts to lie down in! every one that passeth by her shall hiss, and wag his hand.
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Verse 15 is found in chapter 2 of Zephaniah. Assyria and Nineveh represent imperial power that appeared invulnerable. Zephaniah announces their complete humiliation and uses the image of a city turned into desolation to demonstrate that no human power can be considered permanent.
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Compare Zephaniah 2:15 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Das ist die fröhliche Stadt, die so sicher wohnte und sprach in ihrem Herzen: Ich bin's, und keine mehr. Wie ist sie so wüst geworden, daß die Tiere darin wohnen! Und wer vorübergeht, pfeift sie an und klatscht mit der Hand über sie.
Español · RVR1909 Esta es la ciudad alegre que estaba confiada, la que decía en su corazón: Yo, y no más. ¡Cómo fue en asolamiento, en cama de bestias! Cualquiera que pasare junto a ella silbará, meneará su mano.
Español · NTBT Esta es la ciudad alegre que vivía confiada y decía en su corazón: «Yo, y ninguna más». ¡Cómo ha quedado desolada, convertida en guarida de fieras! Todo el que pase junto a ella silbará y agitará la mano.
Français · LSG Voilà donc cette ville joyeuse, Qui s'assied avec assurance, Et qui dit en son coeur: Moi, et rien que moi! Eh quoi! elle est en ruines, C'est un repaire pour les bêtes! Tous ceux qui passeront près d'elle Siffleront et agiteront la main.
Italiano · DIO1885 Tal sarà la città trionfante, che abitava in sicurtà, che diceva nel cuor suo: Io son dessa, e non vi è altri che me. Come è ella stata ridotta in desolazione, in ricetto di bestie! chiunque passerà presso di essa zufolerà, e moverà la mano
Português · ARC Esta é a cidade alegre, que habita despreocupadamente, que diz no seu coração: Eu sou, e não há outra além de mim; como se tornou em desolação, em pousada de animais! Todo o que passar por ela assobiará, e meneará a sua mão.
中文 · RCUV 這素來歡樂、安然居住的城， 心裏說：「惟有我，除我以外再沒有別的」， 現在竟然荒涼，成為野獸躺臥之處！ 凡經過的人都必搖著手嗤笑它。
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