But even before the boy knows to refuse evil and to choose good, the land that you detest will be abandoned by the face of her two kings
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King James Version
For before the child shall know to refuse the evil, and choose the good, the land that thou abhorrest shall be forsaken of both her kings.English Standard Version
For before the boy knows how to refuse the evil and choose the good, the land whose two kings you dread will be deserted.New International Version
But before the boy knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste.