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I searched for a man among them to repair the wall and stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land, so that I should not destroy it. But I found no one.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
I sought for a man among them, who should build up the wall, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it; but I found none.
World English Bible (WEB)
And I sought{H1245}{(H8762)} for a man{H376} among them, that should make up{H1443}{(H8802)} the hedge{H1447}, and stand{H5975}{(H8802)} in the gap{H6556} before{H6440} me for the land{H776}, that I should not destroy{H7843}{(H8763)} it: but I found{H4672}{(H8804)} none.
Strong's King James
And I seek of them a man making a fence, And standing in the breach before Me, In behalf of the land—not to destroy it, And I have not found.
Young's Literal Translation
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