Numbers 21:27

Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come into Heshbon, let the city of Sihon be built and prepared:

Wherefore they that speak in proverbs {H4911} say {H559}, Come {H935} into Heshbon {H2809}, let the city {H5892} of Sihon {H5511} be built {H1129} and prepared {H3559}:

This is why the storytellers say, "Come to Heshbon! Let it be rebuilt! Let Sichon's city be restored!

That is why the poets say: “Come to Heshbon, let it be rebuilt; let the city of Sihon be restored.

Wherefore they that speak in proverbs say, Come ye to Heshbon; Let the city of Sihon be built and established:

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Cross-References

  • Habakkuk 2:6 (2 votes)

    Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth [that which is] not his! how long? and to him that ladeth himself with thick clay!

  • Isaiah 14:4 (2 votes)

    ¶ That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!

  • Numbers 21:14 (2 votes)

    Wherefore it is said in the book of the wars of the LORD, What he did in the Red sea, and in the brooks of Arnon,