Other translations
American Standard Version
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Darby Bible Translation
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked; but my hand shall not be upon thee.
Holy Bible: Douay-Rheims Version (Genuine Leather Black)
As also it is said in the old proverb: From the wicked shall wickedness come forth: therefore my hand shall not be upon thee. After whom dost thou come out, O king of Israel?
ERV 1885 English Revised Version with Strong's Concordance
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Out of the wicked cometh forth wickedness: but mine hand shall not be upon thee.
English Standard Version Journaling Bible
As the proverb of the ancients says, ‘Out of the wicked comes wickedness.’ But my hand shall not be against you.
God's Word
It's like people used to say long ago, 'Wickedness comes from wicked people.' But I will not lay a hand on you.
Holman Christian Standard Bible
As the old proverb says, 'Wickedness comes from wicked people.' My hand will never be against you.
International Standard Version
Just like the ancient proverb says, 'From wicked people comes wickedness,' but I'm not against you.
NET Bible
It's like the old proverb says: 'From evil people evil proceeds.' But my hand will not be against you.
New American Standard Bible
"As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness'; but my hand shall not be against you.
New International Version
As the old saying goes, 'From evildoers come evil deeds,' so my hand will not touch you.
New Living Translation
As that old proverb says, 'From evil people come evil deeds.' So you can be sure I will never harm you.
Webster's Bible Translation
As saith the proverb of the ancients, Wickedness proceedeth from the wicked: but my hand shall not be upon thee.
The World English Bible
As the proverb of the ancients says, 'Out of the wicked comes forth wickedness;' but my hand shall not be on you.