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2 Esdras 16:22

For of one citie there shalbe ten left, and two of the field, which shal hide them selues in the thicke woods, and in the cleftes of rockes.

Parallel Translations

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For many of them that dwell upon earth shall perish of famine; and the other, that escape the hunger, shall the sword destroy.
King James Version
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For many of those who dwell on earth will perish of famine; and others who escape the famine, the sword will destroy.
World English Bible