和合本
或為責罰，或為潤地，或為施行慈愛。

New International Version
He brings the clouds to punish people, or to water his earth and show his love.

King James Version
He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

English Revised Version
Whether it be for correction, or for his land, or for mercy, that he cause it to come.

Updated King James Version
He causes it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

Authorized King James Version Pure Cambridge Edition
He causeth it to come, whether for correction, or for his land, or for mercy.

American Standard Version
Whether it be for correction, or for his land, Or for lovingkindness, that he cause it to come.

Young's Literal Translation
Whether for a rod, or for His land, Or for kindness -- He doth cause it to come.

Bible in Basic English
For a rod, or for a curse, or for mercy, causing it to come on the mark.

World English Bible
Whether it is for correction, or for his land,

English Standard Version
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