Isaiah 24:1
American King James Behold, the LORD makes the earth empty, and makes it waste, and turns it upside down, and scatters abroad the inhabitants thereof.
American Standard Version Behold, Jehovah maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof.
King James Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof.
World English Bible Behold, Yahweh makes the earth empty, makes it waste, turns it upside down, and scatters its inhabitants.
Isaiah 24:2
American King James And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him.
American Standard Version And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the creditor, so with the debtor; as with the taker of interest, so with the giver of interest to him.
King James And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him.
World English Bible It will be as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the creditor, so with the debtor; as with the taker of interest, so with the giver of interest.
Isaiah 24:3
American King James The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD has spoken this word.
American Standard Version The earth shall be utterly emptied, and utterly laid waste; for Jehovah hath spoken this word.
King James The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spoken this word.
World English Bible The earth will be utterly emptied and utterly laid waste; for Yahweh has spoken this word.
Isaiah 24:4
American King James The earth mourns and fades away, the world languishes and fades away, the haughty people of the earth do languish.
American Standard Version The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the lofty people of the earth do languish.
King James The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish.
World English Bible The earth mourns and fades away. The world languishes and fades away. The lofty people of the earth languish.
Isaiah 24:5
American King James The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant.
American Standard Version The earth also is polluted under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, broken the everlasting covenant.
King James The earth also is defiled under the inhabitants thereof; because they have transgressed the laws, changed the ordinance, broken the everlasting covenant.
World English Bible The earth also is polluted under its inhabitants, because they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, and broken the everlasting covenant.
Isaiah 24:6
American King James Therefore has the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.
American Standard Version Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are found guilty: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.
King James Therefore hath the curse devoured the earth, and they that dwell therein are desolate: therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.
World English Bible Therefore the curse has devoured the earth, and those who dwell therein are found guilty. Therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men are left.
Isaiah 24:7
American King James The new wine mourns, the vine languishes, all the merry hearted do sigh.
American Standard Version The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merry-hearted do sigh.
King James The new wine mourneth, the vine languisheth, all the merryhearted do sigh.
World English Bible The new wine mourns. The vine languishes. All the merry-hearted sigh.
Isaiah 24:8
American King James The mirth of tabrets ceases, the noise of them that rejoice ends, the joy of the harp ceases.
American Standard Version The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
King James The mirth of tabrets ceaseth, the noise of them that rejoice endeth, the joy of the harp ceaseth.
World English Bible The mirth of tambourines ceases. The sound of those who rejoice ends. The joy of the harp ceases.
Isaiah 24:9
American King James They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
American Standard Version They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
King James They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.
World English Bible They will not drink wine with a song. Strong drink will be bitter to those who drink it.
Isaiah 24:10
American King James The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in.
American Standard Version The waste city is broken down; every house is shut up, that no man may come in.
King James The city of confusion is broken down: every house is shut up, that no man may come in.
World English Bible The confused city is broken down. Every house is shut up, that no man may come in.
Isaiah 24:11
American King James There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
American Standard Version There is a crying in the streets because of the wine; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
King James There is a crying for wine in the streets; all joy is darkened, the mirth of the land is gone.
World English Bible There is a crying in the streets because of the wine. All joy is darkened. The mirth of the land is gone.
Isaiah 24:12
American King James In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.
American Standard Version In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.
King James In the city is left desolation, and the gate is smitten with destruction.
World English Bible The city is left in desolation, and the gate is struck with destruction.
Isaiah 24:13
American King James When thus it shall be in the middle of the land among the people, there shall be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done.
American Standard Version For thus shall it be in the midst of the earth among the peoples, as the shaking of an olive-tree, as the gleanings when the vintage is done.
King James When thus it shall be in the midst of the land among the people, there shall be as the shaking of an olive tree, and as the gleaning grapes when the vintage is done.
World English Bible For it will be so within the earth among the peoples, as the shaking of an olive tree, as the gleanings when the vintage is done.
Isaiah 24:14
American King James They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the LORD, they shall cry aloud from the sea.
American Standard Version These shall lift up their voice, they shall shout; for the majesty of Jehovah they cry aloud from the sea.
King James They shall lift up their voice, they shall sing for the majesty of the LORD, they shall cry aloud from the sea.
World English Bible These shall lift up their voice. They will shout for the majesty of Yahweh. They cry aloud from the sea.
Isaiah 24:15
American King James Why glorify you the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea.
American Standard Version Wherefore glorify ye Jehovah in the east, even the name of Jehovah, the God of Israel, in the isles of the sea.
King James Wherefore glorify ye the LORD in the fires, even the name of the LORD God of Israel in the isles of the sea.
World English Bible Therefore glorify Yahweh in the east, even the name of Yahweh, the God of Israel, in the islands of the sea!
Isaiah 24:16
American King James From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe to me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yes, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.
American Standard Version From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs: Glory to the righteous. But I said, I pine away, I pine away, woe is me! the treacherous have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous have dealt very treacherously.
King James From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.
World English Bible From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs. Glory to the righteous! But I said, “I pine away! I pine away! woe is me!” The treacherous have dealt treacherously. Yes, the treacherous have dealt very treacherously.
Isaiah 24:17
American King James Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are on you, O inhabitant of the earth.
American Standard Version Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth.
King James Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth.
World English Bible Fear, the pit, and the snare are on you who inhabit the earth.
Isaiah 24:18
American King James And it shall come to pass, that he who flees from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that comes up out of the middle of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake.
American Standard Version And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble.
King James And it shall come to pass, that he who fleeth from the noise of the fear shall fall into the pit; and he that cometh up out of the midst of the pit shall be taken in the snare: for the windows from on high are open, and the foundations of the earth do shake.
World English Bible It will happen that he who flees from the noise of the fear will fall into the pit; and he who comes up out of the middle of the pit will be taken in the snare; for the windows on high are opened, and the foundations of the earth tremble.
Isaiah 24:19
American King James The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly.
American Standard Version The earth is utterly broken, the earth is rent asunder, the earth is shaken violently.
King James The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly.
World English Bible The earth is utterly broken. The earth is torn apart. The earth is shaken violently.
Isaiah 24:20
American King James The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy on it; and it shall fall, and not rise again.
American Standard Version The earth shall stagger like a drunken man, and shall sway to and fro like a hammock; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it, and it shall fall, and not rise again.
King James The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall, and not rise again.
World English Bible The earth will stagger like a drunken man, and will sway back and forth like a hammock. Its disobedience will be heavy on it, and it will fall and not rise again.
Isaiah 24:21
American King James And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth on the earth.
American Standard Version And it shall come to pass in that day, that Jehovah will punish the host of the high ones on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth.
King James And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth upon the earth.
World English Bible It will happen in that day that Yahweh will punish the army of the high ones on high, and the kings of the earth on the earth.
Isaiah 24:22
American King James And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited.
American Standard Version And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison; and after many days shall they be visited.
King James And they shall be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and shall be shut up in the prison, and after many days shall they be visited.
World English Bible They will be gathered together, as prisoners are gathered in the pit, and will be shut up in the prison; and after many days they will be visited.
Isaiah 24:23
American King James Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously.
American Standard Version Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed; for Jehovah of hosts will reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem; and before his elders shall be glory.
King James Then the moon shall be confounded, and the sun ashamed, when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion, and in Jerusalem, and before his ancients gloriously.
World English Bible Then the moon will be confounded, and the sun ashamed; for Yahweh of Armies will reign on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem; and glory will be before his elders.