KJV - Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD.

ASV - For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that contemneth shall be no more? saith the Lord Jehovah.

BBE - ...

WEB - For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that condemns shall be no more? says the Lord Yahweh.

YLT - Because `it is' a trier, And what if even the sceptre it is despising? It shall not be, an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.

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