“And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.”
King James Version (KJV)
3:2 The judge - The civil magistrates. The ancient - Whose wisdom was increased by long experience.
3:5 Oppressed - By thy command or permission of such childish rulers.
3:6 Thou hast - We are utterly undone, and have neither food nor raiment; but thou hast something left to support the dignity which we offer to thee. Under thine hand - To heal it.
And I will giue children to bee their Princes, and babes shall rule ouer them.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
And I will make mere lads their princes, And capricious children will rule over them,
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And I will make children their chiefs, and foolish ones will have rule over them.
- Basic English Bible
And I will appoint youths as their princes, and children shall rule over them.
- Darby Bible
And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
- Webster's Bible
I will give boys to be their princes, and children shall rule over them.
- World English Bible
And I have made youths their heads, And sucklings rule over them.
- Youngs Literal Bible
And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible