International Standard Version because testing is sure to come. 'In putting the sword to the test along with the scepter, it won't keep on rejecting, will it?' declares 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.
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.