Revelation 9:5
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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3And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power.Select Revelation 9:3
4And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads.Select Revelation 9:4
5And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.Select Revelation 9:5
6And in those days shall men seek death, and shall not find it; and shall desire to die, and death shall flee from them.Select Revelation 9:6
7And the shapes of the locusts were like unto horses prepared unto battle; and on their heads were as it were crowns like gold, and their faces were as the faces of men.Select Revelation 9:7
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WEB
9:5 They were given power not to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion, when it strikes a person.
ASV
9:5 And it was given them that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when it striketh a man.
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