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“Why have we fasted, and You have not seen? Why have we humbled ourselves, and You have not noticed?” “Behold, on the day of your fast, you do as you please, and you oppress all your workers.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
‘Why have we fasted,’ say they, ‘and you don’t see? Why have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge?’ “Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, and exact all your labors.
World English Bible (WEB)
Wherefore have we fasted{H6684}{(H8804)}, say they, and thou seest{H7200}{(H8804)} not? wherefore have we afflicted{H6031}{(H8765)} our soul{H5315}, and thou takest no knowledge{H3045}{(H8799)}? Behold, in the day{H3117} of your fast{H6685} ye find{H4672}{(H8799)} pleasure{H2656}, and exact{H5065}{(H8799)} all your labours{H6092}.
Strong's King James
‘Why have we fasted, and Thou hast not seen? We have afflicted our soul, and Thou knowest not.’ Lo, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, And all your labours ye exact.
Young's Literal Translation
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