“¶ Proclaime ye this among the gentiles: prepare warre, wake vp the mightie men, let all the men of warre draw neere, let them come vp.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up:
- King James Version
Proclaim this among the nations: Prepare a war; rouse the mighty men! Let all the soldiers draw near, let them come up!
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Proclaim ye this among the nations; prepare war; stir up the mighty men; let all the men of war draw near, let them come up.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Give this out among the nations; make ready for war: get the strong men awake; let all the men of war come near, let them come up.
- Basic English Bible
Proclaim this among the nations: prepare war, arouse the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near, let them come up.
- Darby Bible
Proclaim ye this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up:
- Webster's Bible
Proclaim this among the nations: "Prepare for war! Stir up the mighty men. Let all the warriors draw near. Let them come up.
- World English Bible
Proclaim ye this among nations, Sanctify a war, stir up the mighty ones, Come nigh, come up, let all the men of war.
- Youngs Literal Bible
(4:9) Proclaim ye this among the nations, prepare war; stir up the mighty men; let all the men of war draw near, let them come up.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Joel 3:9
3:9 This - These things which I will do to the enemies of God's people. The Gentiles - The Assyrians, Chaldeans, and Grecians successively. Prepare war - Make ready for wars against the enemies of my people.