Nineveh has been like a pool of water throughout her days, but now it is draining away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one turns back.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
But Nineveh has been from of old like a pool of water, yet they flee away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one looks back.
World English Bible (WEB)
But Nineveh{H5210} is of old{H3117} like a pool{H1295} of water{H4325}: yet they shall flee away{H5127}{(H8801)}. Stand{H5975}{(H8798)}, stand{H5975}{(H8798)}, shall they cry; but none shall look back{H6437}{(H8688)}.
Strong's King James
Though Ninveh [was] like a pool of water for her days, Now they are fleeing, "Stop! Stop!" But no one turns around.
The F.O.G
The F.O.G Message
And Nineveh is as a pool of waters, From of old it is—and they are fleeing! ‘Stand ye, stand;’ and none is turning!
Young's Literal Translation