Isaiah 28:1
American King James Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are overcome with wine!
American Standard Version Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley of them that are overcome with wine!
King James Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are overcome with wine!
World English Bible Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley of those who are overcome with wine!
Isaiah 28:2
American King James Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand.
American Standard Version Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one; as a tempest of hail, a destroying storm, as a tempest of mighty waters overflowing, will he cast down to the earth with the hand.
King James Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand.
World English Bible Behold, the Lord has one who is mighty and strong. Like a storm of hail, a destroying storm, and like a storm of mighty waters overflowing, he will cast them down to the earth with his hand.
Isaiah 28:3
American King James The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet:
American Standard Version The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under foot:
King James The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet:
World English Bible The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim will be trodden under foot.
Isaiah 28:4
American King James And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be a fading flower, and as the hasty fruit before the summer; which when he that looks on it sees, while it is yet in his hand he eats it up.
American Standard Version and the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be as the first-ripe fig before the summer; which when he that looketh upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.
King James And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be a fading flower, and as the hasty fruit before the summer; which when he that looketh upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.
World English Bible The fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley, shall be like the first-ripe fig before the summer, which someone picks and eats as soon as he sees it.
Isaiah 28:5
American King James In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, to the residue of his people,
American Standard Version In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people;
King James In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people,
World English Bible In that day, Yahweh of Armies will become a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty to the residue of his people,
Isaiah 28:6
American King James And for a spirit of judgment to him that sits in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
American Standard Version and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
King James And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
World English Bible and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Isaiah 28:7
American King James But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.
American Standard Version And even these reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink; the priest and the prophet reel with strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they stagger with strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.
King James But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.
World English Bible They also reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink. The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink. They are swallowed up by wine. They stagger with strong drink. They err in vision. They stumble in judgment.
Isaiah 28:8
American King James For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place clean.
American Standard Version For all tables are full of vomit `and' filthiness, `so that there is' no place `clean'.
King James For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place clean.
World English Bible For all tables are completely full of filthy vomit and filthiness.
Isaiah 28:9
American King James Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.
American Standard Version Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?
King James Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.
World English Bible Whom will he teach knowledge? To whom will he explain the message? Those who are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?
Isaiah 28:10
American King James For precept must be on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, and there a little:
American Standard Version For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little.
King James For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:
World English Bible For it is precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, there a little.
Isaiah 28:11
American King James For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
American Standard Version Nay, but by `men of' strange lips and with another tongue will he speak to this people;
King James For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
World English Bible But he will speak to this nation with stammering lips and in another language,
Isaiah 28:12
American King James To whom he said, This is the rest with which you may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
American Standard Version to whom he said, This is the rest, give ye rest to him that is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
King James To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
World English Bible to whom he said, “This is the resting place. Give rest to the weary,” and “This is the refreshing;” yet they would not hear.
Isaiah 28:13
American King James But the word of the LORD was to them precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.
American Standard Version Therefore shall the word of Jehovah be unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.
King James But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh’s word will be to them precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, fall backward, be broken, be snared, and be taken.
Isaiah 28:14
American King James Why hear the word of the LORD, you scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
American Standard Version Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
King James Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
World English Bible Therefore hear Yahweh’s word, you scoffers, that rule this people in Jerusalem:
Isaiah 28:15
American King James Because you have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing whip shall pass through, it shall not come to us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:
American Standard Version Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:
King James Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:
World English Bible “Because you have said, ‘We have made a covenant with death, and we are in agreement with Sheol. When the overflowing scourge passes through, it won’t come to us; for we have made lies our refuge, and we have hidden ourselves under falsehood.’”
Isaiah 28:16
American King James Therefore thus said the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believes shall not make haste.
American Standard Version therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner -`stone' of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste.
King James Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
World English Bible Therefore the Lord Yahweh says, “Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.
Isaiah 28:17
American King James Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
American Standard Version And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plummet; and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding-place.
King James Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
World English Bible I will make justice the measuring line, and righteousness the plumb line. The hail will sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters will overflow the hiding place.
Isaiah 28:18
American King James And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing whip shall pass through, then you shall be trodden down by it.
American Standard Version And your covenant with death shall be annulled, and your agreement with Sheol shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
King James And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
World English Bible Your covenant with death shall be annulled, and your agreement with Sheol shall not stand. When the overflowing scourge passes through, then you will be trampled down by it.
Isaiah 28:19
American King James From the time that it goes forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report.
American Standard Version As often as it passeth though, it shall take you; for morning by morning shall it pass through, by day and by night: and it shall be nought but terror to understand the message.
King James From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report.
World English Bible As often as it passes through, it will seize you; for morning by morning it will pass through, by day and by night; and it will be nothing but terror to understand the message.”
Isaiah 28:20
American King James For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
American Standard Version For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
King James For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
World English Bible For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in.
Isaiah 28:21
American King James For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
American Standard Version For Jehovah will rise up as in mount Perazim, he will be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon; that he may do his work, his strange work, and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
King James For the LORD shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
World English Bible For Yahweh will rise up as on Mount Perazim. He will be angry as in the valley of Gibeon; that he may do his work, his unusual work, and bring to pass his act, his extraordinary act.
Isaiah 28:22
American King James Now therefore be you not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined on the whole earth.
American Standard Version Now therefore be ye not scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for a decree of destruction have I heard from the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, upon the whole earth.
King James Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.
World English Bible Now therefore don’t be scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for I have heard a decree of destruction from the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, on the whole earth.
Isaiah 28:23
American King James Give you ear, and hear my voice; listen, and hear my speech.
American Standard Version Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.
King James Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.
World English Bible Give ear, and hear my voice! Listen, and hear my speech!
Isaiah 28:24
American King James Does the plowman plow all day to sow? does he open and break the clods of his ground?
American Standard Version Doth he that ploweth to sow plow continually? doth he `continually' open and harrow his ground?
King James Doth the plowman plow all day to sow? doth he open and break the clods of his ground?
World English Bible Does he who plows to sow plow continually? Does he keep turning the soil and breaking the clods?
Isaiah 28:25
American King James When he has made plain the face thereof, does he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principal wheat and the appointed barley and the rye in their place?
American Standard Version When he hath levelled the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and put in the wheat in rows, and the barley in the appointed place, and the spelt in the border thereof?
King James When he hath made plain the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and cast in the principal wheat and the appointed barley and the rie in their place?
World English Bible When he has leveled its surface, doesn’t he plant the dill, and scatter the cumin seed, and put in the wheat in rows, the barley in the appointed place, and the spelt in its place?
Isaiah 28:26
American King James For his God does instruct him to discretion, and does teach him.
American Standard Version For his God doth instruct him aright, `and' doth teach him.
King James For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him.
World English Bible For his God instructs him in right judgment and teaches him.
Isaiah 28:27
American King James For the fitches are not threshed with a threshing instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned about on the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a staff, and the cummin with a rod.
American Standard Version For the fitches are not threshed with a sharp `threshing' instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a staff, and the cummin with a rod.
King James For the fitches are not threshed with a threshing instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a staff, and the cummin with a rod.
World English Bible For the dill isn’t threshed with a sharp instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned over the cumin; but the dill is beaten out with a stick, and the cumin with a rod.
Isaiah 28:28
American King James Bread corn is bruised; because he will not ever be threshing it, nor break it with the wheel of his cart, nor bruise it with his horsemen.
American Standard Version Bread `grain' is ground; for he will not be always threshing it: and though the wheel of his cart and his horses scatter it, he doth not grind it.
King James Bread corn is bruised; because he will not ever be threshing it, nor break it with the wheel of his cart, nor bruise it with his horsemen.
World English Bible Bread flour must be ground; so he will not always be threshing it. Although he drives the wheel of his threshing cart over it, his horses don’t grind it.
Isaiah 28:29
American King James This also comes forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
American Standard Version This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.
King James This also cometh forth from the LORD of hosts, which is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in working.
World English Bible This also comes out from Yahweh of Armies, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.