Romans 9:28 - American Standard Version (1901)

for the Lord will execute his word upon the earth, finishing it and cutting it short.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

for he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness: because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

For the Lord will execute His sentence upon the earth [He will conclude and close His account with men completely and without delay], rigorously cutting it short in His justice. [Isa. 10:22, 23.]

Common English Bible

“because the Lord does what he says completely and quickly.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

For he shall complete his word, while abbreviating it out of equity. For the Lord shall accomplish a brief word upon the earth."