Ezekiel 19:4-8 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

4. When the nations heard of him,they trapped him in a pit,then they used hooksto drag him to Egypt.

5. His mother waitedfor him to return.But soon she lost all hopeand raised another cub,who also became fierce.

6. He hunted with other lionsand learnt to eat people.

7. He destroyed fortressesand ruined towns;his mighty roarterrified everyone.

8. Nations plotted to kill him,and people came from everywhereto spread out a netand catch him in a trap.

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