Jeremiah 46:22

Jeremiah 46:22 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22Egypt will hiss like a fleeing serpent

as the enemy advances in force;

they will come against her with axes,

like men who cut down trees.

22“Its sound moves along like a serpent;

For they move on like an army

And come to her as woodcutters with axes.

22Its sound moves along like a serpent;

For they move on like an army

And come to her as woodcutters with axes.

22“The sound [of Egypt fleeing from the enemy] is like [the rustling of] an escaping serpent,

For her foes advance with a mighty army

And come against her like woodcutters with axes.

22Egypt will hiss like a fleeing serpent,

for the enemy will advance in force;

with axes they will come against her

like woodsmen cutting down trees.

22The Egyptians will hiss like a snake that is trying to get away.

A powerful army will advance against them.

Their enemies will come against them with axes.

They will be like those who cut down trees.