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Jeremiah 46:22

The voice thereof shall go like a serpent; for they shall march with an army, and come against her with axes, as hewers of wood.
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English Standard Version

"She makes a sound like a serpent gliding away; for her enemies march in force and come against her with axes like those who fell trees.

New International Version

Egypt will hiss like a fleeing serpent as the enemy advances in force; they will come against her with axes, like men who cut down trees.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Her voice will sound out like brass. For they will rush forward with an army, and with axes they will come against her, like those who chop wood