Isaiah 14:1
American King James For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall join to the house of Jacob.
American Standard Version For Jehovah will have compassion on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the sojourner shall join himself with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.
King James For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the strangers shall be joined with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.
World English Bible For Yahweh will have compassion on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land. The foreigner will join himself with them, and they will unite with the house of Jacob.
Isaiah 14:2
American King James And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and handmaids: and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.
American Standard Version And the peoples shall take them, and bring them to their place; and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of Jehovah for servants and for handmaids: and they shall take them captive whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.
King James And the people shall take them, and bring them to their place: and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and handmaids: and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.
World English Bible The peoples will take them, and bring them to their place. The house of Israel will possess them in Yahweh’s land for servants and for handmaids. They will take as captives those whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.
Isaiah 14:3
American King James And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give you rest from your sorrow, and from your fear, and from the hard bondage wherein you were made to serve,
American Standard Version And it shall come to pass in the day that Jehovah shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy trouble, and from the hard service wherein thou wast made to serve,
King James And it shall come to pass in the day that the LORD shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve,
World English Bible It will happen in the day that Yahweh will give you rest from your sorrow, from your trouble, and from the hard service in which you were made to serve,
Isaiah 14:4
American King James That you shall take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How has the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
American Standard Version that thou shalt take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
King James That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!
World English Bible that you will take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, “How the oppressor has ceased! The golden city has ceased!”
Isaiah 14:5
American King James The LORD has broken the staff of the wicked, and the scepter of the rulers.
American Standard Version Jehovah hath broken the staff of the wicked, the sceptre of the rulers;
King James The LORD hath broken the staff of the wicked, and the sceptre of the rulers.
World English Bible Yahweh has broken the staff of the wicked, the scepter of the rulers,
Isaiah 14:6
American King James He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hinders.
American Standard Version that smote the peoples in wrath with a continual stroke, that ruled the nations in anger, with a persecution that none restrained.
King James He who smote the people in wrath with a continual stroke, he that ruled the nations in anger, is persecuted, and none hindereth.
World English Bible who struck the peoples in wrath with a continual stroke, who ruled the nations in anger, with a persecution that no one restrained.
Isaiah 14:7
American King James The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.
American Standard Version The whole earth is at rest, `and' is quiet: they break forth into singing.
King James The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.
World English Bible The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet. They break out in song.
Isaiah 14:8
American King James Yes, the fir trees rejoice at you, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since you are laid down, no feller is come up against us.
American Standard Version Yea, the fir-trees rejoice at thee, `and' the cedars of Lebanon, `saying', Since thou art laid low, no hewer is come up against us.
King James Yea, the fir trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since thou art laid down, no feller is come up against us.
World English Bible Yes, the cypress trees rejoice with you, with the cedars of Lebanon, saying, “Since you are humbled, no lumberjack has come up against us.”
Isaiah 14:9
American King James Hell from beneath is moved for you to meet you at your coming: it stirs up the dead for you, even all the chief ones of the earth; it has raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
American Standard Version Sheol from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming; it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
King James Hell from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming: it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
World English Bible Sheol from beneath has moved for you to meet you at your coming. It stirs up the departed spirits for you, even all the rulers of the earth. It has raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.
Isaiah 14:10
American King James All they shall speak and say to you, Are you also become weak as we? are you become like to us?
American Standard Version All they shall answer and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art thou become like unto us?
King James All they shall speak and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art thou become like unto us?
World English Bible They all will answer and ask you, “Have you also become as weak as we are? Have you become like us?”
Isaiah 14:11
American King James Your pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of your viols: the worm is spread under you, and the worms cover you.
American Standard Version Thy pomp is brought down to Sheol, `and' the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and worms cover thee.
King James Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.
World English Bible Your pomp is brought down to Sheol, with the sound of your stringed instruments. Maggots are spread out under you, and worms cover you.
Isaiah 14:12
American King James How are you fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how are you cut down to the ground, which did weaken the nations!
American Standard Version How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, that didst lay low the nations!
King James How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
World English Bible How you have fallen from heaven, shining one, son of the dawn! How you are cut down to the ground, who laid the nations low!
Isaiah 14:13
American King James For you have said in your heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also on the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
American Standard Version And thou saidst in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; and I will sit upon the mount of congregation, in the uttermost parts of the north;
King James For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
World English Bible You said in your heart, “I will ascend into heaven! I will exalt my throne above the stars of God! I will sit on the mountain of assembly, in the far north!
Isaiah 14:14
American King James I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
American Standard Version I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.
King James I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
World English Bible I will ascend above the heights of the clouds! I will make myself like the Most High!”
Isaiah 14:15
American King James Yet you shall be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
American Standard Version Yet thou shalt be brought down to Sheol, to the uttermost parts of the pit.
King James Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
World English Bible Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol, to the depths of the pit.
Isaiah 14:16
American King James They that see you shall narrowly look on you, and consider you, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
American Standard Version They that see thee shall gaze at thee, they shall consider thee, `saying', Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
King James They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
World English Bible Those who see you will stare at you. They will ponder you, saying, “Is this the man who made the earth to tremble, who shook kingdoms,
Isaiah 14:17
American King James That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
American Standard Version that made the world as a wilderness, and overthrew the cities thereof; that let not loose his prisoners to their home?
King James That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?
World English Bible who made the world like a wilderness, and overthrew its cities, who didn’t release his prisoners to their home?”
Isaiah 14:18
American King James All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.
American Standard Version All the kings of the nations, all of them, sleep in glory, every one in his own house.
King James All the kings of the nations, even all of them, lie in glory, every one in his own house.
World English Bible All the kings of the nations sleep in glory, everyone in his own house.
Isaiah 14:19
American King James But you are cast out of your grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcass trodden under feet.
American Standard Version But thou art cast forth away from thy sepulchre like an abominable branch, clothed with the slain, that are thrust through with the sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a dead body trodden under foot.
King James But thou art cast out of thy grave like an abominable branch, and as the raiment of those that are slain, thrust through with a sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a carcase trodden under feet.
World English Bible But you are cast away from your tomb like an abominable branch, clothed with the slain who are thrust through with the sword, who go down to the stones of the pit; like a dead body trodden under foot.
Isaiah 14:20
American King James You shall not be joined with them in burial, because you have destroyed your land, and slain your people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned.
American Standard Version Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, thou hast slain thy people; the seed of evil-doers shall not be named for ever.
King James Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, and slain thy people: the seed of evildoers shall never be renowned.
World English Bible You will not join them in burial, because you have destroyed your land. You have killed your people. The offspring of evildoers will not be named forever.
Isaiah 14:21
American King James Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.
American Standard Version Prepare ye slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers, that they rise not up, and possess the earth, and fill the face of the world with cities.
King James Prepare slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers; that they do not rise, nor possess the land, nor fill the face of the world with cities.
World English Bible Prepare for slaughter of his children because of the iniquity of their fathers, that they not rise up and possess the earth, and fill the surface of the world with cities.
Isaiah 14:22
American King James For I will rise up against them, said the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, said the LORD.
American Standard Version And I will rise up against them, saith Jehovah of hosts, and cut off from Babylon name and remnant, and son and son's son, saith Jehovah.
King James For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, saith the LORD.
World English Bible “I will rise up against them,” says Yahweh of Armies, “and cut off from Babylon name and remnant, and son and son’s son,” says Yahweh.
Isaiah 14:23
American King James I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, said the LORD of hosts.
American Standard Version I will also make it a possession for the porcupine, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith Jehovah of hosts.
King James I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the LORD of hosts.
World English Bible “I will also make it a possession for the porcupine, and pools of water. I will sweep it with the broom of destruction,” says Yahweh of Armies.
Isaiah 14:24
American King James The LORD of hosts has sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
American Standard Version Jehovah of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
King James The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
World English Bible Yahweh of Armies has sworn, saying, “Surely, as I have thought, so shall it happen; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:
Isaiah 14:25
American King James That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and on my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders.
American Standard Version that I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulder.
King James That I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulders.
World English Bible that I will break the Assyrian in my land, and tread him under foot on my mountains. Then his yoke will leave them, and his burden leave their shoulders.
Isaiah 14:26
American King James This is the purpose that is purposed on the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out on all the nations.
American Standard Version This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth; and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.
King James This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.
World English Bible This is the plan that is determined for the whole earth. This is the hand that is stretched out over all the nations.
Isaiah 14:27
American King James For the LORD of hosts has purposed, and who shall cancel it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
American Standard Version For Jehovah of hosts hath purposed, and who shall annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
King James For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
World English Bible For Yahweh of Armies has planned, and who can stop it? His hand is stretched out, and who can turn it back?”
Isaiah 14:28
American King James In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.
American Standard Version In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.
King James In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.
World English Bible This burden was in the year that King Ahaz died.
Isaiah 14:29
American King James Rejoice not you, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote you is broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.
American Standard Version Rejoice not, O Philistia, all of thee, because the rod that smote thee is broken; for out of the serpent's root shall come forth an adder, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.
King James Rejoice not thou, whole Palestina, because the rod of him that smote thee is broken: for out of the serpent's root shall come forth a cockatrice, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.
World English Bible Don’t rejoice, O Philistia, all of you, because the rod that struck you is broken; for out of the serpent’s root an adder will emerge, and his fruit will be a fiery flying serpent.
Isaiah 14:30
American King James And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill your root with famine, and he shall slay your remnant.
American Standard Version And the first-born of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety; and I will kill thy root with famine, and thy remnant shall be slain.
King James And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant.
World English Bible The firstborn of the poor will eat, and the needy will lie down in safety; and I will kill your root with famine, and your remnant will be killed.
Isaiah 14:31
American King James Howl, O gate; cry, O city; you, whole Palestina, are dissolved: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times.
American Standard Version Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou art melted away, O Philistia, all of thee; for there cometh a smoke out of the north, and there is no straggler in his ranks.
King James Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou, whole Palestina, art dissolved: for there shall come from the north a smoke, and none shall be alone in his appointed times.
World English Bible Howl, gate! Cry, city! You are melted away, Philistia, all of you; for smoke comes out of the north, and there is no straggler in his ranks.
Isaiah 14:32
American King James What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD has founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.
American Standard Version What then shall one answer the messengers of the nation? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, and in her shall the afflicted of his people take refuge.
King James What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.
World English Bible What will they answer the messengers of the nation? That Yahweh has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people will take refuge.