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Nahum 2 8

Nineveh is a leaky pool—its population is like water running away. “Stop! Stop” people shout, but nobody turns back.

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GW Nahum 2:8Nineveh was like a pool of water from its first day on. But now its people are fleeing. “Stop! Stop!” But no one turns around.
WEB Nahum 2:8But Nineveh has been from of old like a pool of water, yet they flee away. “Stop! Stop!” they cry, but no one looks back.
GNV Nahum 2:8But Nineueh is of olde like a poole of water: yet they shall flee away. Stande, stande, shall they crie: but none shall looke backe.