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for the Lord will execute his word upon the earth, finishing it and cutting it short.
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Christian Standard Bible
since the Lord will execute his sentence completely and decisively on the earth.
English Standard Version
for the Lord will carry out his sentence upon the earth fully and without delay.”
King James Version
For he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.
New American Standard Bible
FOR THE LORD WILL EXECUTE HIS WORD ON THE EARTH, THOROUGHLY AND QUICKLY.”
New International Version
For the Lord will carry out his sentence on earth with speed and finality.”
New King James Version
For He will finish the work and cut it short in righteousness, Because the LORD will make a short work upon the earth.”
New Living Translation
For the LORD will carry out his sentence upon the earth quickly and with finality.”
World English Bible
for he will finish the work and cut it short in righteousness, because the Lord will make a short work upon the earth.”