Isaiah 3:1
American King James For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, does take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water.
American Standard Version For, behold, the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah stay and staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water;
King James For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water.
World English Bible For, behold, the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, takes away from Jerusalem and from Judah supply and support, the whole supply of bread, and the whole supply of water;
Isaiah 3:2
American King James The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,
American Standard Version the mighty man, and the man of war; the judge, and the prophet, and the diviner, and the elder;
King James The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,
World English Bible the mighty man, the man of war, the judge, the prophet, the diviner, the elder,
Isaiah 3:3
American King James The captain of fifty, and the honorable man, and the counselor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.
American Standard Version the captain of fifty, and the honorable man, and the counsellor, and the expert artificer, and the skilful enchanter.
King James The captain of fifty, and the honourable man, and the counsellor, and the cunning artificer, and the eloquent orator.
World English Bible the captain of fifty, the honorable man, the counselor, the skilled craftsman, and the clever enchanter.
Isaiah 3:4
American King James And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
American Standard Version And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
King James And I will give children to be their princes, and babes shall rule over them.
World English Bible I will give boys to be their princes, and children shall rule over them.
Isaiah 3:5
American King James And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honorable.
American Standard Version And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbor: the child shall behave himself proudly against the old man, and the base against the honorable.
King James And the people shall be oppressed, every one by another, and every one by his neighbour: the child shall behave himself proudly against the ancient, and the base against the honourable.
World English Bible The people will be oppressed, everyone by another, and everyone by his neighbor. The child will behave himself proudly against the old man, and the wicked against the honorable.
Isaiah 3:6
American King James When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, You have clothing, be you our ruler, and let this ruin be under your hand:
American Standard Version When a man shall take hold of his brother in the house of his father, `saying', Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand;
King James When a man shall take hold of his brother of the house of his father, saying, Thou hast clothing, be thou our ruler, and let this ruin be under thy hand:
World English Bible Indeed a man shall take hold of his brother in the house of his father, saying, “You have clothing, you be our ruler, and let this ruin be under your hand.”
Isaiah 3:7
American King James In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.
American Standard Version in that day shall he lift up `his voice', saying, I will not be a healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: ye shall not make me ruler of the people.
King James In that day shall he swear, saying, I will not be an healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing: make me not a ruler of the people.
World English Bible In that day he will cry out, saying, “I will not be a healer; for in my house is neither bread nor clothing. You shall not make me ruler of the people.”
Isaiah 3:8
American King James For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
American Standard Version For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen; because their tongue and their doings are against Jehovah, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
King James For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen: because their tongue and their doings are against the LORD, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
World English Bible For Jerusalem is ruined, and Judah is fallen; because their tongue and their doings are against Yahweh, to provoke the eyes of his glory.
Isaiah 3:9
American King James The show of their countenance does witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe to their soul! for they have rewarded evil to themselves.
American Standard Version The show of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have done evil unto themselves.
King James The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves.
World English Bible The look of their faces testify against them. They parade their sin like Sodom. They don’t hide it. Woe to their soul! For they have brought disaster upon themselves.
Isaiah 3:10
American King James Say you to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
American Standard Version Say ye of the righteous, that `it shall be' well `with him'; for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
King James Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.
World English Bible Tell the righteous that it will be well with them, for they will eat the fruit of their deeds.
Isaiah 3:11
American King James Woe to the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
American Standard Version Woe unto the wicked! `it shall be' ill `with him'; for what his hands have done shall be done unto him.
King James Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.
World English Bible Woe to the wicked! Disaster is upon them, for the deeds of their hands will be paid back to them.
Isaiah 3:12
American King James As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead you cause you to err, and destroy the way of your paths.
American Standard Version As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they that lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.
King James As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.
World English Bible As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. My people, those who lead you cause you to err, and destroy the way of your paths.
Isaiah 3:13
American King James The LORD stands up to plead, and stands to judge the people.
American Standard Version Jehovah standeth up to contend, and standeth to judge the peoples.
King James The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.
World English Bible Yahweh stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples.
Isaiah 3:14
American King James The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for you have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.
American Standard Version Jehovah will enter into judgment with the elders of his people, and the princes thereof: It is ye that have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses:
King James The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.
World English Bible Yahweh will enter into judgment with the elders of his people and their leaders: “It is you who have eaten up the vineyard. The plunder of the poor is in your houses.
Isaiah 3:15
American King James What mean you that you beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? said the Lord GOD of hosts.
American Standard Version what mean ye that ye crush my people, and grind the face of the poor? saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.
King James What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
World English Bible What do you mean that you crush my people, and grind the face of the poor?” says the Lord, Yahweh of Armies.
Isaiah 3:16
American King James Moreover the LORD said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:
American Standard Version Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet;
King James Moreover the LORD saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:
World English Bible Moreover Yahweh said, “Because the daughters of Zion are arrogant, and walk with outstretched necks and flirting eyes, walking daintily as they go, jingling ornaments on their feet;
Isaiah 3:17
American King James Therefore the LORD will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts.
American Standard Version therefore the Lord will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and Jehovah will lay bare their secret parts.
King James Therefore the LORD will smite with a scab the crown of the head of the daughters of Zion, and the LORD will discover their secret parts.
World English Bible therefore the Lord brings sores on the crown of the head of the women of Zion, and Yahweh will make their scalps bald.”
Isaiah 3:18
American King James In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,
American Standard Version In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, and the cauls, and the crescents;
King James In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,
World English Bible In that day the Lord will take away the beauty of their anklets, the headbands, the crescent necklaces,
Isaiah 3:19
American King James The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,
American Standard Version the pendants, and the bracelets, and the mufflers;
King James The chains, and the bracelets, and the mufflers,
World English Bible the earrings, the bracelets, the veils,
Isaiah 3:20
American King James The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings,
American Standard Version the headtires, and the ankle chains, and the sashes, and the perfume-boxes, and the amulets;
King James The bonnets, and the ornaments of the legs, and the headbands, and the tablets, and the earrings,
World English Bible the headdresses, the ankle chains, the sashes, the perfume containers, the charms,
Isaiah 3:21
American King James The rings, and nose jewels,
American Standard Version the rings, and the nose-jewels;
King James The rings, and nose jewels,
World English Bible the signet rings, the nose rings,
Isaiah 3:22
American King James The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,
American Standard Version the festival robes, and the mantles, and the shawls, and the satchels;
King James The changeable suits of apparel, and the mantles, and the wimples, and the crisping pins,
World English Bible the fine robes, the capes, the cloaks, the purses,
Isaiah 3:23
American King James The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the veils.
American Standard Version the hand-mirrors, and the fine linen, and the turbans, and the veils.
King James The glasses, and the fine linen, and the hoods, and the vails.
World English Bible the hand mirrors, the fine linen garments, the tiaras, and the shawls.
Isaiah 3:24
American King James And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.
American Standard Version And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet spices there shall be rottenness; and instead of a girdle, a rope; and instead of well set hair, baldness; and instead of a robe, a girding of sackcloth; branding instead of beauty.
King James And it shall come to pass, that instead of sweet smell there shall be stink; and instead of a girdle a rent; and instead of well set hair baldness; and instead of a stomacher a girding of sackcloth; and burning instead of beauty.
World English Bible It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of a robe, a wearing of sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty.
Isaiah 3:25
American King James Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.
American Standard Version Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.
King James Thy men shall fall by the sword, and thy mighty in the war.
World English Bible Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.
Isaiah 3:26
American King James And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she being desolate shall sit on the ground.
American Standard Version And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be desolate and sit upon the ground.
King James And her gates shall lament and mourn; and she being desolate shall sit upon the ground.
World English Bible Her gates shall lament and mourn. She shall be desolate and sit on the ground.