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Vulgate (Latin)   
deinde interveniente tempore convalescente iniqua consuetudine hic error tamquam lex custodita est et tyrannorum imperio colebantur figmenta

King James Variants

Other translations
New Catholic Bible   
With the passing of time this impious custom became established and was observed as a law, and at the command of rulers graven images were worshiped.
New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with time, was kept as a law, and at the command of monarchs carved images were worshiped.
Good News Translation®   
As time went on, this ungodly custom became stronger. Finally it became law, and idols were being worshiped at the command of powerful rulers.
Wycliffe Bible   
Afterward in time coming betwixt, when the wicked custom was strong, this error was kept as a law, and images were worshipped by (the) lordship (or under the commands) of tyrants. [Afterward in the mean coming time waxing shrewd (or depraved) custom, this error as a law is kept, and by commandments of tyrants false works be praised.]
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition   
Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with time, was kept as a law, and at the command of monarchs graven images were worshiped.
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition   
Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with time, was kept as a law, and at the command of monarchs carved images were worshiped.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition   
Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with time, was kept as a law, and at the command of monarchs carved images were worshipped.
Common English Bible © 2011   
As time goes by, his godless custom becomes tradition. Eventually, his custom becomes law, and rulers order the people to worship these carved images.
New American Bible (Revised Edition)   
Then, in the course of time, the impious practice gained strength and was observed as law, and graven things were worshiped by royal decrees.
Revised Standard Version   
Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with time, was kept as a law, and at the command of monarchs graven images were worshiped.
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised   
Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with time, was kept as a law, and at the command of monarchs carved images were worshipped.