Isaiah 40:1
American King James Comfort you, comfort you my people, said your God.
American Standard Version Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
King James Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
World English Bible “Comfort, comfort my people,” says your God.
Isaiah 40:2
American King James Speak you comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry to her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she has received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins.
American Standard Version Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem; and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she hath received of Jehovah's hand double for all her sins.
King James Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD's hand double for all her sins.
World English Bible “Speak comfortably to Jerusalem, and call out to her that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received of Yahweh’s hand double for all her sins.”
Isaiah 40:3
American King James The voice of him that cries in the wilderness, Prepare you the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
American Standard Version The voice of one that crieth, Prepare ye in the wilderness the way of Jehovah; make level in the desert a highway for our God.
King James The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God.
World English Bible The voice of one who calls out, “Prepare the way of Yahweh in the wilderness! Make a level highway in the desert for our God.
Isaiah 40:4
American King James Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:
American Standard Version Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; and the uneven shall be made level, and the rough places a plain:
King James Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:
World English Bible Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low. The uneven shall be made level, and the rough places a plain.
Isaiah 40:5
American King James And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.
American Standard Version and the glory of Jehovah shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.
King James And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
World English Bible Yahweh’s glory shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it.”
Isaiah 40:6
American King James The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
American Standard Version The voice of one saying, Cry. And one said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field.
King James The voice said, Cry. And he said, What shall I cry? All flesh is grass, and all the goodliness thereof is as the flower of the field:
World English Bible The voice of one saying, “Cry out!” One said, “What shall I cry?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory is like the flower of the field.
Isaiah 40:7
American King James The grass wither, the flower fades: because the spirit of the LORD blows on it: surely the people is grass.
American Standard Version The grass withereth, the flower fadeth, because the breath of Jehovah bloweth upon it; surely the people is grass.
King James The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: because the spirit of the LORD bloweth upon it: surely the people is grass.
World English Bible The grass withers, the flower fades, because Yahweh’s breath blows on it. Surely the people are like grass.
Isaiah 40:8
American King James The grass wither, the flower fades: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
American Standard Version The grass withereth, the flower fadeth; but the word of our God shall stand forever.
King James The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.
World English Bible The grass withers, the flower fades; but the word of our God stands forever.”
Isaiah 40:9
American King James O Zion, that bring good tidings, get you up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bring good tidings, lift up your voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say to the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
American Standard Version O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion, get thee up on a high mountain; O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold, your God!
King James O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
World English Bible You who tell good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who tell good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with strength! Lift it up! Don’t be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Behold, your God!”
Isaiah 40:10
American King James Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
American Standard Version Behold, the Lord Jehovah will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him: Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.
King James Behold, the Lord GOD will come with strong hand, and his arm shall rule for him: behold, his reward is with him, and his work before him.
World English Bible Behold, the Lord Yahweh will come as a mighty one, and his arm will rule for him. Behold, his reward is with him, and his recompense before him.
Isaiah 40:11
American King James He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
American Standard Version He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, `and' will gently lead those that have their young.
King James He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.
World English Bible He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young.
Isaiah 40:12
American King James Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
American Standard Version Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
King James Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
World English Bible Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and marked off the sky with his span, and calculated the dust of the earth in a measuring basket, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance?
Isaiah 40:13
American King James Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counselor has taught him?
American Standard Version Who hath directed the Spirit of Jehovah, or being his counsellor hath taught him?
King James Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him?
World English Bible Who has directed Yahweh’s Spirit, or has taught him as his counselor?
Isaiah 40:14
American King James With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and showed to him the way of understanding?
American Standard Version With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and showed to him the way of understanding?
King James With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?
World English Bible Who did he take counsel with, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of justice, and taught him knowledge, and showed him the way of understanding?
Isaiah 40:15
American King James Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he takes up the isles as a very little thing.
American Standard Version Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are accounted as the small dust of the balance: Behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.
King James Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing.
World English Bible Behold, the nations are like a drop in a bucket, and are regarded as a speck of dust on a balance. Behold, he lifts up the islands like a very little thing.
Isaiah 40:16
American King James And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.
American Standard Version And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt-offering.
King James And Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor the beasts thereof sufficient for a burnt offering.
World English Bible Lebanon is not sufficient to burn, nor its animals sufficient for a burnt offering.
Isaiah 40:17
American King James All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.
American Standard Version All the nations are as nothing before him; they are accounted by him as less than nothing, and vanity.
King James All nations before him are as nothing; and they are counted to him less than nothing, and vanity.
World English Bible All the nations are like nothing before him. They are regarded by him as less than nothing, and vanity.
Isaiah 40:18
American King James To whom then will you liken God? or what likeness will you compare to him?
American Standard Version To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?
King James To whom then will ye liken God? or what likeness will ye compare unto him?
World English Bible To whom then will you liken God? Or what likeness will you compare to him?
Isaiah 40:19
American King James The workman melts a graven image, and the goldsmith spreads it over with gold, and casts silver chains.
American Standard Version The image, a workman hath cast `it', and the goldsmith overlayeth it with gold, and casteth `for it' silver chains.
King James The workman melteth a graven image, and the goldsmith spreadeth it over with gold, and casteth silver chains.
World English Bible A workman has cast an image, and the goldsmith overlays it with gold, and casts silver chains for it.
Isaiah 40:20
American King James He that is so impoverished that he has no oblation chooses a tree that will not rot; he seeks to him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved.
American Standard Version He that is too impoverished for `such' an oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a skilful workman to set up a graven image, that shall not be moved.
King James He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved.
World English Bible He who is too impoverished for such an offering chooses a tree that will not rot. He seeks a skillful workman to set up a carved image for him that will not be moved.
Isaiah 40:21
American King James Have you not known? have you not heard? has it not been told you from the beginning? have you not understood from the foundations of the earth?
American Standard Version Have ye not known? have yet not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?
King James Have ye not known? have ye not heard? hath it not been told you from the beginning? have ye not understood from the foundations of the earth?
World English Bible Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? Haven’t you been told from the beginning? Haven’t you understood from the foundations of the earth?
Isaiah 40:22
American King James It is he that sits on the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretches out the heavens as a curtain, and spreads them out as a tent to dwell in:
American Standard Version `It is' he that sitteth above the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in;
King James It is he that sitteth upon the circle of the earth, and the inhabitants thereof are as grasshoppers; that stretcheth out the heavens as a curtain, and spreadeth them out as a tent to dwell in:
World English Bible It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and spreads them out like a tent to dwell in,
Isaiah 40:23
American King James That brings the princes to nothing; he makes the judges of the earth as vanity.
American Standard Version that bringeth princes to nothing; that maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
King James That bringeth the princes to nothing; he maketh the judges of the earth as vanity.
World English Bible who brings princes to nothing, who makes the judges of the earth meaningless.
Isaiah 40:24
American King James Yes, they shall not be planted; yes, they shall not be sown: yes, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow on them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.
American Standard Version Yea, they have not been planted; yea, they have not been sown; yea, their stock hath not taken root in the earth: moreover he bloweth upon them, and they wither, and the whirlwind taketh them away as stubble.
King James Yea, they shall not be planted; yea, they shall not be sown: yea, their stock shall not take root in the earth: and he shall also blow upon them, and they shall wither, and the whirlwind shall take them away as stubble.
World English Bible They are planted scarcely. They are sown scarcely. Their stock has scarcely taken root in the ground. He merely blows on them, and they wither, and the whirlwind takes them away as stubble.
Isaiah 40:25
American King James To whom then will you liken me, or shall I be equal? said the Holy One.
American Standard Version To whom then will ye liken me, that I should be equal `to him'? saith the Holy One.
King James To whom then will ye liken me, or shall I be equal? saith the Holy One.
World English Bible “To whom then will you liken me? Who is my equal?” says the Holy One.
Isaiah 40:26
American King James Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who has created these things, that brings out their host by number: he calls them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one fails.
American Standard Version Lift up your eyes on high, and see who hath created these, that bringeth out their host by number; he calleth them all by name; by the greatness of his might, and for that he is strong in power, not one is lacking.
King James Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who hath created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth.
World English Bible Lift up your eyes on high, and see who has created these, who brings out their army by number. He calls them all by name. by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power, not one is lacking.
Isaiah 40:27
American King James Why say you, O Jacob, and speak, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
American Standard Version Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from Jehovah, and the justice `due' to me is passed away from my God?
King James Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, My way is hid from the LORD, and my judgment is passed over from my God?
World English Bible Why do you say, Jacob, and speak, Israel, “My way is hidden from Yahweh, and the justice due me is disregarded by my God?”
Isaiah 40:28
American King James Have you not known? have you not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, faints not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
American Standard Version Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard? The everlasting God, Jehovah, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary; there is no searching of his understanding.
King James Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.
World English Bible Haven’t you known? Haven’t you heard? The everlasting God, Yahweh, the Creator of the ends of the earth, doesn’t faint. He isn’t weary. His understanding is unsearchable.
Isaiah 40:29
American King James He gives power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increases strength.
American Standard Version He giveth power to the faint; and to him that hath no might he increaseth strength.
King James He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
World English Bible He gives power to the weak. He increases the strength of him who has no might.
Isaiah 40:30
American King James Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
American Standard Version Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
King James Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:
World English Bible Even the youths faint and get weary, and the young men utterly fall;
Isaiah 40:31
American King James But they that wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
American Standard Version but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.
King James But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
World English Bible but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint.