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Ezekiel Chapter 22 verse 27 Holy Bible

ASV Ezekiel 22:27

Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, `and' to destroy souls, that they may get dishonest gain.
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BBE Ezekiel 22:27

Her rulers in her are like wolves violently taking their food; putting men to death and causing the destruction of souls, so that they may get their profit.
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DARBY Ezekiel 22:27

Her princes in the midst of her are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
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KJV Ezekiel 22:27

Her princes in the midst thereof are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, and to destroy souls, to get dishonest gain.
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WBT Ezekiel 22:27

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WEB Ezekiel 22:27

Her princes in the midst of it are like wolves ravening the prey, to shed blood, [and] to destroy souls, that they may get dishonest gain.
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YLT Ezekiel 22:27

Its princes in its midst `are' as wolves, Tearing prey, to shed blood, to destroy souls, For the sake of gaining dishonest gain.
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 27. - Wolves (comp. Habakkuk 1:8; Zephaniah 3:3; Matthew 7:15; Acts 20:29).

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(27) Her princes.--These are not only the kings, but also the nobles and those in authority at court--in other words, the ruling class. Their injustice and violence is a constant theme for prophetic rebuke.