KJV - For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.

ASV - for the Lord will execute `his' word upon the earth, finishing it and cutting it short.

BBE - For the Lord will give effect to his word on the earth, putting an end to it and cutting it short.

WEB - For He will finish the work and cut it short in righteousness, Because the LORD will make a short work upon the earth."

YLT - for a matter He is finishing, and is cutting short in righteousness, because a matter cut short will the Lord do upon the land.

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