Isaiah 22:1
American King James The burden of the valley of vision. What ails you now, that you are wholly gone up to the housetops?
American Standard Version The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops?
King James The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops?
World English Bible The burden of the valley of vision. What ails you now, that you have all gone up to the housetops?
Isaiah 22:2
American King James You that are full of stirs, a tumultuous city, joyous city: your slain men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle.
American Standard Version O thou that art full of shoutings, a tumultuous city, a joyous town; thy slain are not slain with the sword, neither are they dead in battle.
King James Thou that art full of stirs, a tumultuous city, joyous city: thy slain men are not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle.
World English Bible You that are full of shouting, a tumultuous city, a joyous town, your slain are not slain with the sword, neither are they dead in battle.
Isaiah 22:3
American King James All your rulers are fled together, they are bound by the archers: all that are found in you are bound together, which have fled from far.
American Standard Version All thy rulers fled away together, they were bound by the archers; all that were found of thee were bound together; they fled afar off.
King James All thy rulers are fled together, they are bound by the archers: all that are found in thee are bound together, which have fled from far.
World English Bible All your rulers fled away together. They were bound by the archers. All who were found by you were bound together. They fled far away.
Isaiah 22:4
American King James Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep bitterly, labor not to comfort me, because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people.
American Standard Version Therefore said I, Look away from me, I will weep bitterly; labor not to comfort me for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
King James Therefore said I, Look away from me; I will weep bitterly, labour not to comfort me, because of the spoiling of the daughter of my people.
World English Bible Therefore I said, “Look away from me. I will weep bitterly. Don’t labor to comfort me for the destruction of the daughter of my people.
Isaiah 22:5
American King James For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.
American Standard Version For it is a day of discomfiture, and of treading down, and of perplexity, from the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, in the valley of vision; a breaking down of the walls, and a crying to the mountains.
King James For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord GOD of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.
World English Bible For it is a day of confusion, and of treading down, and of perplexity from the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, in the valley of vision, a breaking down of the walls, and a crying to the mountains.”
Isaiah 22:6
American King James And Elam bore the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.
American Standard Version And Elam bare the quiver, with chariots of men `and' horsemen; and Kir uncovered the shield.
King James And Elam bare the quiver with chariots of men and horsemen, and Kir uncovered the shield.
World English Bible Elam carried his quiver, with chariots of men and horsemen; and Kir uncovered the shield.
Isaiah 22:7
American King James And it shall come to pass, that your choicest valleys shall be full of chariots, and the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate.
American Standard Version And it came to pass, that thy choicest valleys were full of chariots, and the horsemen set themselves in array at the gate.
King James And it shall come to pass, that thy choicest valleys shall be full of chariots, and the horsemen shall set themselves in array at the gate.
World English Bible Your choicest valleys were full of chariots, and the horsemen set themselves in array at the gate.
Isaiah 22:8
American King James And he discovered the covering of Judah, and you did look in that day to the armor of the house of the forest.
American Standard Version And he took away the covering of Judah; and thou didst look in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.
King James And he discovered the covering of Judah, and thou didst look in that day to the armour of the house of the forest.
World English Bible He took away the covering of Judah; and you looked in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.
Isaiah 22:9
American King James You have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and you gathered together the waters of the lower pool.
American Standard Version And ye saw the breaches of the city of David, that they were many; and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool;
King James Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool.
World English Bible You saw the breaches of David’s city, that they were many; and you gathered together the waters of the lower pool.
Isaiah 22:10
American King James And you have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have you broken down to fortify the wall.
American Standard Version and ye numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and ye brake down the houses to fortify the wall;
King James And ye have numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and the houses have ye broken down to fortify the wall.
World English Bible You counted the houses of Jerusalem, and you broke down the houses to fortify the wall.
Isaiah 22:11
American King James You made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but you have not looked to the maker thereof, neither had respect to him that fashioned it long ago.
American Standard Version ye made also a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But ye looked not unto him that had done this, neither had ye respect unto him that purposed it long ago.
King James Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago.
World English Bible You also made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you didn’t look to him who had done this, neither did you have respect for him who planned it long ago.
Isaiah 22:12
American King James And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:
American Standard Version And in that day did the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:
King James And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:
World English Bible In that day, the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, called to weeping, to mourning, to baldness, and to dressing in sackcloth;
Isaiah 22:13
American King James And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.
American Standard Version and behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen and killing sheep, eating flesh and drinking wine: let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we shall die.
King James And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to morrow we shall die.
World English Bible and behold, there is joy and gladness, killing cattle and killing sheep, eating meat and drinking wine: “Let’s eat and drink, for tomorrow we will die.”
Isaiah 22:14
American King James And it was revealed in my ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till you die, said the Lord GOD of hosts.
American Standard Version And Jehovah of hosts revealed himself in mine ears, Surely this iniquity shall not be forgiven you till ye die, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.
King James And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
World English Bible Yahweh of Armies revealed himself in my ears, “Surely this iniquity will not be forgiven you until you die,” says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies.
Isaiah 22:15
American King James Thus said the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get you to this treasurer, even to Shebna, which is over the house, and say,
American Standard Version Thus saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, who is over the house, `and say',
King James Thus saith the Lord GOD of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say,
World English Bible The Lord, Yahweh of Armies says, “Go, get yourself to this treasurer, even to Shebna, who is over the house, and say,
Isaiah 22:16
American King James What have you here? and whom have you here, that you have hewed you out a sepulcher here, as he that hews him out a sepulcher on high, and that engraves an habitation for himself in a rock?
American Standard Version What doest thou here? and whom has thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out here a sepulchre? hewing him out a sepulchre on high, graving a habitation for himself in the rock!
King James What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and that graveth an habitation for himself in a rock?
World English Bible ‘What are you doing here? Who has you here, that you have dug out a tomb here?’ Cutting himself out a tomb on high, chiseling a habitation for himself in the rock!”
Isaiah 22:17
American King James Behold, the LORD will carry you away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover you.
American Standard Version Behold, Jehovah, like a `strong' man, will hurl thee away violently; yea, he will wrap thee up closely.
King James Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee.
World English Bible Behold, Yahweh will overcome you and hurl you away violently. Yes, he will grasp you firmly.
Isaiah 22:18
American King James He will surely violently turn and toss you like a ball into a large country: there shall you die, and there the chariots of your glory shall be the shame of your lord's house.
American Standard Version He will surely wind thee round and round, `and toss thee' like a ball into a large country; there shalt thou die, and there shall be the chariots of thy glory, thou shame of thy lord's house.
King James He will surely violently turn and toss thee like a ball into a large country: there shalt thou die, and there the chariots of thy glory shall be the shame of thy lord's house.
World English Bible He will surely wind you around and around, and throw you like a ball into a large country. There you will die, and there the chariots of your glory will be, you disgrace of your lord’s house.
Isaiah 22:19
American King James And I will drive you from your station, and from your state shall he pull you down.
American Standard Version And I will thrust thee from thine office; and from thy station shalt thou be pulled down.
King James And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he pull thee down.
World English Bible I will thrust you from your office. You will be pulled down from your station.
Isaiah 22:20
American King James And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:
American Standard Version And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:
King James And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:
World English Bible It will happen in that day that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,
Isaiah 22:21
American King James And I will clothe him with your robe, and strengthen him with your girdle, and I will commit your government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.
American Standard Version and I will cloth him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand; and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.
King James And I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand: and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.
World English Bible and I will clothe him with your robe, and strengthen him with your belt. I will commit your government into his hand; and he will be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.
Isaiah 22:22
American King James And the key of the house of David will I lay on his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.
American Standard Version And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; and he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.
King James And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.
World English Bible I will lay the key of David’s house on his shoulder. He will open, and no one will shut. He will shut, and no one will open.
Isaiah 22:23
American King James And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house.
American Standard Version And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a throne of glory to his father's house.
King James And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a glorious throne to his father's house.
World English Bible I will fasten him like a nail in a sure place. He will be for a throne of glory to his father’s house.
Isaiah 22:24
American King James And they shall hang on him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.
American Standard Version And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the flagons.
King James And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.
World English Bible They will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the pitchers.
Isaiah 22:25
American King James In that day, said the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was on it shall be cut off: for the LORD has spoken it.
American Standard Version In that day, saith Jehovah of hosts, shall the nail that was fastened in a sure place give way; and it shall be hewn down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off; for Jehovah hath spoken it.
King James In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken it.
World English Bible “In that day,” says Yahweh of Armies, “the nail that was fastened in a sure place will give way. It will be cut down and fall. The burden that was on it will be cut off, for Yahweh has spoken it.”