KJV - In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

ASV - In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

BBE - I gave your children blows to no purpose; they got no good from training: your sword has been the destruction of your prophets, like a death-giving lion.

WEB - In vain have I struck your children; they received no correction: your own sword has devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.

YLT - In vain I have smitten your sons, Instruction they have not accepted, Devoured hath your sword your prophets, As a destroying lion.

Notes