Psalms 58:16

9 translations of 93 that include the Old Testament

Brenton English Septuagint

They shall be scattered hither and thither for meat; and if they be not satisfied, they shall even murmur.

Douay-Rheims 1899

They shall be scattered abroad to eat, and shall murmur if they be not filled.

LXX2012 U. S. English

But I will sing to your strength, and in the morning will I exult in your mercy; for you have been my supporter, and my refuge in the day of my affliction.

British English Septuagint 2012

But I will sing to your strength, and in the morning will I exult in your mercy; for you have been my supporter, and my refuge in the day of my affliction.

Updated Brenton English Septuagint

They shall be scattered hither and thither for meat; And if they be not satisfied, they shall even murmur.

SEPTUAGINTA

αὐτοὶ διασκορπισθήσονται τοῦ φαγεῖν· ἐὰν δὲ μὴ χορτασθῶσι, καὶ γογγύσουσιν.

Brenton Septuagint

Αὐτοὶ διασκορπισθήσονται τοῦ φαγεῖν, ἐὰν δὲ μὴ χορτασθῶσι, καὶ γογγύσουσιν.

Clementine Vulgate 1598

Ipsi dispergentur ad manducandum; si vero non fuerint saturati, et murmurabunt.

Russian Synodal Bible

пусть бродят, чтобы найти пищу, и несытые проводят ночи.

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The traditions broadly agree on this one.

Broad agreement: 1010 BC–400 BC David and many others
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Psalms 58:16

Brenton English Septuagint ☆

Douay-Rheims 1899 ☆

LXX2012 U. S. English ☆

British English Septuagint 2012 ☆

Updated Brenton English Septuagint ☆

SEPTUAGINTA ☆

Brenton Septuagint ☆

Clementine Vulgate 1598 ☆

Russian Synodal Bible ☆