For forty years I was angry with that generation; I said, 'They are a people whose hearts go astray, and they have not known my ways.'
NIV
Forty years long was I grieved and disgusted with that generation, and I said, It is a people that do err in their hearts, and they do not approve, acknowledge, or regard My ways.
AMP
Forty years long was I grieved with this generation, and said, It is a people that do err in their heart, and they have not known my ways:
KJV
You wearied yourself by such going about, but you would not say, 'It is hopeless.' You found renewal of your strength, and so you did not faint.
NIV
You were wearied with the length of your way [in trying to find rest and satisfaction in alliances apart from the true God], yet you did not say, There is no result or profit. You found quickened strength; therefore you were not faint or heartsick [or penitent].
AMP
Thou art wearied in the greatness of thy way; yet saidst thou not, There is no hope: thou hast found the life of thine hand; therefore thou wast not grieved.
KJV
The wicked will see and be vexed, they will gnash their teeth and waste away; the longings of the wicked will come to nothing.
NIV
The wicked man will see it and be grieved and angered, he will gnash his teeth and disappear [in despair]; the desire of the wicked shall perish and come to nothing.
AMP
The wicked shall see it, and be grieved; he shall gnash with his teeth, and melt away: the desire of the wicked shall perish.
KJV
I look on the faithless with loathing, for they do not obey your word.
NIV
I behold the treacherous and am grieved and loathe them, because they do not respect Your law [neither hearing, receiving, loving, nor obeying it].
AMP
I beheld the transgressors, and was grieved; because they kept not thy word.
KJV
