These things are in my ears, says the Lord of hosts. Otherwise, many houses, great and beautiful, will become desolate, without an inhabitant
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King James Version
In mine ears said the LORD of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant. English Standard Version
The LORD of hosts has sworn in my hearing: "Surely many houses shall be desolate, large and beautiful houses, without inhabitant.New International Version
The LORD Almighty has declared in my hearing: "Surely the great houses will become desolate, the fine mansions left without occupants.