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In the morning you will say, ‘If only it were evening!’ and in the evening you will say, ‘If only it were morning!’—because of the dread in your hearts of the terrifying sights you will see.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
In the morning you shall say, “I wish it were evening!” and at evening you shall say, “I wish it were morning!” for the fear of your heart which you shall fear, and for the sight of your eyes which you shall see.
World English Bible (WEB)
In the morning{H1242} thou shalt say{H559}{(H8799)}, Would God it were{H5414}{(H8799)} even{H6153}! and at even{H6153} thou shalt say{H559}{(H8799)}, Would God it were{H5414}{(H8799)} morning{H1242}! for the fear{H6343} of thine heart{H3824} wherewith thou shalt fear{H6342}{(H8799)}, and for the sight{H4758} of thine eyes{H5869} which thou shalt see{H7200}{(H8799)}.
Strong's King James
in the morning thou sayest, O that it were evening! and in the evening thou sayest, O that it were morning! from the fear of thy heart, with which thou art afraid, and from the sight of thine eyes which thou seest.
Young's Literal Translation
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