Isaiah 41:1
American King James Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment.
American Standard Version Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the peoples renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak; let us come near together to judgment.
King James Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the people renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak: let us come near together to judgment.
World English Bible “Keep silent before me, islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come near, then let them speak. Let’s meet together for judgment.
Isaiah 41:2
American King James Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow.
American Standard Version Who hath raised up one from the east, whom he calleth in righteousness to his foot? he giveth nations before him, and maketh him rule over kings; he giveth them as the dust to his sword, as the driven stubble to his bow.
King James Who raised up the righteous man from the east, called him to his foot, gave the nations before him, and made him rule over kings? he gave them as the dust to his sword, and as driven stubble to his bow.
World English Bible Who has raised up one from the east? Who called him to his feet in righteousness? He hands over nations to him and makes him rule over kings. He gives them like the dust to his sword, like the driven stubble to his bow.
Isaiah 41:3
American King James He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet.
American Standard Version He pursueth them, and passeth on safely, even by a way that he had not gone with his feet.
King James He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet.
World English Bible He pursues them and passes by safely, even by a way that he had not gone with his feet.
Isaiah 41:4
American King James Who has worked and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.
American Standard Version Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Jehovah, the first, and with the last, I am he.
King James Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.
World English Bible Who has worked and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Yahweh, the first, and with the last, I am he.”
Isaiah 41:5
American King James The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.
American Standard Version The isles have seen, and fear; the ends of the earth tremble; they draw near, and come.
King James The isles saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.
World English Bible The islands have seen, and fear. The ends of the earth tremble. They approach, and come.
Isaiah 41:6
American King James They helped every one his neighbor; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.
American Standard Version They help every one his neighbor; and `every one' saith to his brother, Be of good courage.
King James They helped every one his neighbour; and every one said to his brother, Be of good courage.
World English Bible Everyone helps his neighbor. They say to their brothers, “Be strong!”
Isaiah 41:7
American King James So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smoothes with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the soldering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.
American Standard Version So the carpenter encourageth the goldsmith, `and' he that smootheth with the hammer him that smiteth the anvil, saying of the soldering, It is good; and he fasteneth it with nails, that is should not be moved.
King James So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smote the anvil, saying, It is ready for the sodering: and he fastened it with nails, that it should not be moved.
World English Bible So the carpenter encourages the goldsmith. He who smooths with the hammer encourages him who strikes the anvil, saying of the soldering, “It is good;” and he fastens it with nails, that it might not totter.
Isaiah 41:8
American King James But you, Israel, are my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
American Standard Version But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend,
King James But thou, Israel, art my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend.
World English Bible “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the offspring of Abraham my friend,
Isaiah 41:9
American King James You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called you from the chief men thereof, and said to you, You are my servant; I have chosen you, and not cast you away.
American Standard Version thou whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from the corners thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee and not cast thee away;
King James Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.
World English Bible you whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from its corners, and said to you, ‘You are my servant. I have chosen you and have not cast you away.’
Isaiah 41:10
American King James Fear you not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yes, I will help you; yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
American Standard Version Fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
King James Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
World English Bible Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.
Isaiah 41:11
American King James Behold, all they that were incensed against you shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with you shall perish.
American Standard Version Behold, all they that are incensed against thee shall be put to shame and confounded: they that strive with thee shall be as nothing, and shall perish.
King James Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be ashamed and confounded: they shall be as nothing; and they that strive with thee shall perish.
World English Bible Behold, all those who are incensed against you will be disappointed and confounded. Those who strive with you will be like nothing, and shall perish.
Isaiah 41:12
American King James You shall seek them, and shall not find them, even them that contended with you: they that war against you shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nothing.
American Standard Version Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contend with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
King James Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
World English Bible You will seek them, and won’t find them, even those who contend with you. Those who war against you will be as nothing, as a nonexistent thing.
Isaiah 41:13
American King James For I the LORD your God will hold your right hand, saying to you, Fear not; I will help you.
American Standard Version For I, Jehovah thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
King James For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
World English Bible For I, Yahweh your God, will hold your right hand, saying to you, ‘Don’t be afraid. I will help you.’
Isaiah 41:14
American King James Fear not, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel; I will help you, said the LORD, and your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
American Standard Version Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith Jehovah, and thy Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
King James Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith the LORD, and thy redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
World English Bible Don’t be afraid, you worm Jacob, and you men of Israel. I will help you,” says Yahweh. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 41:15
American King James Behold, I will make you a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: you shall thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shall make the hills as chaff.
American Standard Version Behold, I have made thee `to be' a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth; thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff.
King James Behold, I will make thee a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth: thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff.
World English Bible Behold, I have made you into a new sharp threshing instrument with teeth. You will thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and will make the hills like chaff.
Isaiah 41:16
American King James You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and you shall rejoice in the LORD, and shall glory in the Holy One of Israel.
American Standard Version Thou shalt winnow them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them; and thou shalt rejoice in Jehovah, thou shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
King James Thou shalt fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and thou shalt rejoice in the LORD, and shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.
World English Bible You will winnow them, and the wind will carry them away, and the whirlwind will scatter them. You will rejoice in Yahweh. You will glory in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 41:17
American King James When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue fails for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
American Standard Version The poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst; I, Jehovah, will answer them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
King James When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
World English Bible The poor and needy seek water, and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I, Yahweh, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Isaiah 41:18
American King James I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the middle of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
American Standard Version I will open rivers on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
King James I will open rivers in high places, and fountains in the midst of the valleys: I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
World English Bible I will open rivers on the bare heights, and springs in the middle of the valleys. I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.
Isaiah 41:19
American King James I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together:
American Standard Version I will put in the wilderness the cedar, the acacia, and the myrtle, and the oil-tree; I will set in the desert the fir-tree, the pine, and the box-tree together:
King James I will plant in the wilderness the cedar, the shittah tree, and the myrtle, and the oil tree; I will set in the desert the fir tree, and the pine, and the box tree together:
World English Bible I will put cedar, acacia, myrtle, and oil trees in the wilderness. I will set cypress trees, pine, and box trees together in the desert;
Isaiah 41:20
American King James That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD has done this, and the Holy One of Israel has created it.
American Standard Version that they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of Jehovah hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
King James That they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of the LORD hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.
World English Bible that they may see, know, consider, and understand together, that Yahweh’s hand has done this, and the Holy One of Israel has created it.
Isaiah 41:21
American King James Produce your cause, said the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, said the King of Jacob.
American Standard Version Produce your cause, saith Jehovah; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.
King James Produce your cause, saith the LORD; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.
World English Bible Produce your cause,” says Yahweh. “Bring out your strong reasons!” says the King of Jacob.
Isaiah 41:22
American King James Let them bring them forth, and show us what shall happen: let them show the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come.
American Standard Version Let them bring forth, and declare unto us what shall happen: declare ye the former things, what they are, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or show us things to come.
King James Let them bring them forth, and shew us what shall happen: let them shew the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come.
World English Bible “Let them announce and declare to us what will happen! Declare the former things, what they are, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or show us things to come.
Isaiah 41:23
American King James Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods: yes, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
American Standard Version Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
King James Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
World English Bible Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and see it together.
Isaiah 41:24
American King James Behold, you are of nothing, and your work of nothing: an abomination is he that chooses you.
American Standard Version Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work is of nought; an abomination is he that chooseth you.
King James Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought: an abomination is he that chooseth you.
World English Bible Behold, you are nothing, and your work is nothing. He who chooses you is an abomination.
Isaiah 41:25
American King James I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call on my name: and he shall come on princes as on mortar, and as the potter treads clay.
American Standard Version I have raised up one from the north, and he is come; from the rising of the sun one that calleth upon my name: and he shall come upon rulers as upon mortar, and as the potter treadeth clay.
King James I have raised up one from the north, and he shall come: from the rising of the sun shall he call upon my name: and he shall come upon princes as upon morter, and as the potter treadeth clay.
World English Bible “I have raised up one from the north, and he has come, from the rising of the sun, one who calls on my name, and he shall come on rulers as on mortar, and as the potter treads clay.
Isaiah 41:26
American King James Who has declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? yes, there is none that shows, yes, there is none that declares, yes, there is none that hears your words.
American Standard Version Who hath declared it from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, `He is' right? yea, there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that showeth, yea, there is none that heareth your words.
King James Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that sheweth, yea, there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words.
World English Bible Who has declared it from the beginning, that we may know? and before, that we may say, ‘He is right?’ Surely, there is no one who declares. Surely, there is no one who shows. Surely, there is no one who hears your words.
Isaiah 41:27
American King James The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that brings good tidings.
American Standard Version `I am the' first `that saith' unto Zion, Behold, behold them; and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
King James The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
World English Bible I am the first to say to Zion, ‘Behold, look at them;’ and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.
Isaiah 41:28
American King James For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counselor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
American Standard Version And when I look, there is no man: even among them there is no counsellor, that, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
King James For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
World English Bible When I look, there is no man, even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask, can answer a word.
Isaiah 41:29
American King James Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten images are wind and confusion.
American Standard Version Behold, all of them, their works are vanity `and' nought; their molten images are wind and confusion.
King James Behold, they are all vanity; their works are nothing: their molten images are wind and confusion.
World English Bible Behold, all of their deeds are vanity and nothing. Their molten images are wind and confusion.