Berean Study Bible
Surely testing will come! And what if even the scepter, which the sword despises, does not continue?’ declares the Lord GOD.

King James Bible
Because it is a trial, and what if the sword contemn even the rod? it shall be no more, saith the Lord GOD.

American Standard Version
For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that contemneth shall be no more? saith the Lord Jehovah.

Darby Bible Translation
For the trial [is made]; and what if even the contemning sceptre shall be no [more]? saith the Lord Jehovah.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Because it is tried: and that when it shall overthrow the sceptre, and it shall not be, saith the Lord God.

English Revised Version
For there is a trial; and what if even the rod that contemneth shall be no more? saith the Lord GOD.

Young's Literal Translation
Because it is a trier, And what if even the sceptre it is despising? It shall not be, an affirmation of the Lord Jehovah.