Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.
World English Bible (WEB)
For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that condemns shall be no more? says the Lord Yahweh.
Strong's King James
Because it is a trial{H974}{(H8795)}, and what if the sword contemn{H3988}{(H8802)} even the rod{H7626}? it shall be no more, saith{H5002}{(H8803)} the Lord{H136} GOD{H3069}.
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Young's Literal Translation
Because it is a trier, And what if even the sceptre it is despising? It shall not be, an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.