New International Version
With a blinding flash he destroys the stronghold and brings the fortified city to ruin.

American Standard Version
that bringeth sudden destruction upon the strong, so that destruction cometh upon the fortress.

Berean Study Bible
He flashes destruction on the strong, so that fury comes upon the stronghold.

Douay-Rheims Bible
He that with a smile bringeth destruction upon the strong, and waste upon the mighty.

English Revised Version
that bringeth sudden destruction upon the strong, so that destruction cometh upon the fortress.

King James Bible
That strengtheneth the spoiled against the strong, so that the spoiled shall come against the fortress.

World English Bible
who brings sudden destruction on the strong, so that destruction comes on the fortress.

Young's Literal Translation
Who is brightening up the spoiled against the strong, And the spoiled against a fortress cometh.

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