NET

38 The Lord is like a lion who has left his lair. So their lands will certainly be laid waste by the warfare of the oppressive nation and by the fierce anger of the Lord.”

Darby

38 He hath forsaken his covert as a young lion; for their land is a desolation because of the fierceness^D5340 of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger.

Darby Bible Notes

fierceness - Possibly 'sword,' as chs. 46.16; 50.16.

KJV

38 He hath forsaken his covert, as the lion: for their land is desolate^K5222because of the fierceness of the oppressor, and because of his fierce anger.

KJV Bible Notes

desolate: Heb. a desolation.