6 The deictic particle הִנֵּה (hinneh, “Behold!”) is used frequently in prophetic announcements, introducing a solemn or important declaration, particularly in threats of judgment ( 244 הִנֵּה b.β). Many modern English versions leave this particle untranslated here.
7 The conjunction כִּי (ki) introduces a concessive clause: “Although, when, if, even if” ( 473 כִּי 2.c.β). It has a force approximating “even if” (so , , , , ), but it represents a situation as more likely to occur than אִם (̑im, “if”). The concessive use of כִּי is normally followed by an imperfect, but occasionally a perfect is used, as is the case here (e.g., Mic 7:8; Nah 1:10; Pss 21:12; 119:83).
8 The verb קָבַץ (qavats, “to gather together”) should be nuanced “grab hold” in this context ( קבץ). This pictures a personified Egypt taking the fugitives prisoner.
9 Heb “the treasured things of their silver”; , , , “treasures of silver.”
10 Heb “their tents” (so , ); “your tents.”

In other versions

For behold, they are going away from destruction;

but Egypt shall gather them;

Memphis shall bury them.

Nettles shall possess their precious things of silver;

thorns shall be in their tents.

Even if they escape from destruction,

Egypt will gather them,

and Memphis will bury them.

Their treasures of silver will be taken over by briers,

and thorns will overrun their tents.

For even if they flee from devastation,

Egypt will gather them, and Memphis will bury them.

Thistles will take possession of their precious silver;

thorns will invade their tents.

Even if you escape destruction from Assyria,

Egypt will conquer you, and Memphis will bury you.

Nettles will take over your treasures of silver;

thistles will invade your ruined homes.

For look! If they flee from the destruction,

Egypt will gather them;

Memphis will bury them.

Nettles will possess

their precious things of silver;

thorns will be in their tents.

For, lo, they are gone because of destruction:

Egypt shall gather them up, Memphis shall bury them:

The pleasant places for their silver, nettles shall possess them:

Thorns shall be in their tabernacles.

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