Read Full ChapterBut land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
but if it bears thorns and thistles, it is rejected and near being cursed, whose end is to be burned.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G1161} that which beareth{G1627}{(G5723)} thorns{G173} and{G2532} briers{G5146} is rejected{G96}, and{G2532} is nigh{G1451} unto cursing{G2671}; whose{G3739} end{G5056} is to{G1519} be burned{G2740}.
Strong's King James
(8) But if it yields thorns and thistles, it's worthless and nearly cursed, whose end is burning.
The F.O.G
[8] But land that only yields thorns and thistles, despite careful cultivation, is worthless and in danger of being rejected – its destiny is to be cleared by burning.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and that which is bearing thorns and briers is disapproved of, and nigh to cursing, whose end is for burning;
Young's Literal Translation
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