Isaiah 42:1
American King James Behold my servant, whom I uphold; my elect, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit on him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
American Standard Version Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen, in whom my soul delighteth: I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.
King James Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.
World English Bible “Behold, my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights: I have put my Spirit on him. He will bring justice to the nations.
Isaiah 42:2
American King James He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
American Standard Version He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.
King James He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.
World English Bible He will not shout, nor raise his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.
Isaiah 42:3
American King James A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
American Standard Version A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.
King James A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
World English Bible He won’t break a bruised reed. He won’t quench a dimly burning wick. He will faithfully bring justice.
Isaiah 42:4
American King James He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.
American Standard Version He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law.
King James He shall not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set judgment in the earth: and the isles shall wait for his law.
World English Bible He will not fail nor be discouraged, until he has set justice in the earth, and the islands wait for his law.”
Isaiah 42:5
American King James Thus said God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which comes out of it; he that gives breath to the people on it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
American Standard Version Thus saith God Jehovah, he that created the heavens, and stretched them forth; he that spread abroad the earth and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
King James Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:
World English Bible God Yahweh, he who created the heavens and stretched them out, he who spread out the earth and that which comes out of it, he who gives breath to its people and spirit to those who walk in it, says:
Isaiah 42:6
American King James I the LORD have called you in righteousness, and will hold your hand, and will keep you, and give you for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
American Standard Version I, Jehovah, have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
King James I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
World English Bible “I, Yahweh, have called you in righteousness. I will hold your hand. I will keep you, and make you a covenant for the people, as a light for the nations,
Isaiah 42:7
American King James To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
American Standard Version to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison-house.
King James To open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the prison, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison house.
World English Bible to open the blind eyes, to bring the prisoners out of the dungeon, and those who sit in darkness out of the prison.
Isaiah 42:8
American King James I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
American Standard Version I am Jehovah, that is my name; and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise unto graven images.
King James I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images.
World English Bible “I am Yahweh. That is my name. I will not give my glory to another, nor my praise to engraved images.
Isaiah 42:9
American King James Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.
American Standard Version Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare; before they spring forth I tell you of them.
King James Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.
World English Bible Behold, the former things have happened and I declare new things. I tell you about them before they come up.”
Isaiah 42:10
American King James Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, you that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
American Standard Version Sing unto Jehovah a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth; ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein, the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
King James Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.
World English Bible Sing to Yahweh a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is therein, the islands and their inhabitants.
Isaiah 42:11
American King James Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar does inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.
American Standard Version Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up `their voice', the villages that Kedar doth inhabit; let the inhabitants of Sela sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.
King James Let the wilderness and the cities thereof lift up their voice, the villages that Kedar doth inhabit: let the inhabitants of the rock sing, let them shout from the top of the mountains.
World English Bible Let the wilderness and its cities raise their voices, with the villages that Kedar inhabits. Let the inhabitants of Sela sing. Let them shout from the top of the mountains!
Isaiah 42:12
American King James Let them give glory to the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.
American Standard Version Let them give glory unto Jehovah, and declare his praise in the islands.
King James Let them give glory unto the LORD, and declare his praise in the islands.
World English Bible Let them give glory to Yahweh, and declare his praise in the islands.
Isaiah 42:13
American King James The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yes, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.
American Standard Version Jehovah will go forth as a mighty man; he will stir up `his' zeal like a man of war: he will cry, yea, he will shout aloud; he will do mightily against his enemies.
King James The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies.
World English Bible Yahweh will go out like a mighty man. He will stir up zeal like a man of war. He will raise a war cry. Yes, he will shout aloud. He will triumph over his enemies.
Isaiah 42:14
American King James I have long time held my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.
American Standard Version I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: `now' will I cry out like a travailing woman; I will gasp and pant together.
King James I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.
World English Bible “I have been silent a long time. I have been quiet and restrained myself. Now I will cry out like a travailing woman. I will both gasp and pant.
Isaiah 42:15
American King James I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools.
American Standard Version I will lay waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and will dry up the pools.
King James I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools.
World English Bible I will destroy mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs. I will make the rivers islands, and will dry up the pools.
Isaiah 42:16
American King James And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do to them, and not forsake them.
American Standard Version And I will bring the blind by a way that they know not; in paths that they know not will I lead them; I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. These things will I do, and I will not forsake them.
King James And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them.
World English Bible I will bring the blind by a way that they don’t know. I will lead them in paths that they don’t know. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. I will do these things, and I will not forsake them.
Isaiah 42:17
American King James They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, You are our gods.
American Standard Version They shall be turned back, they shall be utterly put to shame, that trust in graven images, that say unto molten images, Ye are our gods.
King James They shall be turned back, they shall be greatly ashamed, that trust in graven images, that say to the molten images, Ye are our gods.
World English Bible “Those who trust in engraved images, who tell molten images, ‘You are our gods,’ will be turned back. They will be utterly disappointed.
Isaiah 42:18
American King James Hear, you deaf; and look, you blind, that you may see.
American Standard Version Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.
King James Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see.
World English Bible “Hear, you deaf, and look, you blind, that you may see.
Isaiah 42:19
American King James Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD's servant?
American Standard Version Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I send? who is blind as he that is at peace `with me', and blind as Jehovah's servant?
King James Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD's servant?
World English Bible Who is blind, but my servant? Or who is as deaf as my messenger whom I send? Who is as blind as he who is at peace, and as blind as Yahweh’s servant?
Isaiah 42:20
American King James Seeing many things, but you observe not; opening the ears, but he hears not.
American Standard Version Thou seest many things, but thou observest not; his ears are open, but he heareth not.
King James Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.
World English Bible You see many things, but don’t observe. His ears are open, but he doesn’t listen.
Isaiah 42:21
American King James The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable.
American Standard Version It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.
King James The LORD is well pleased for his righteousness' sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
World English Bible It pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law and make it honorable.
Isaiah 42:22
American King James But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivers; for a spoil, and none said, Restore.
American Standard Version But this is a people robbed and plundered; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison-houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.
King James But this is a people robbed and spoiled; they are all of them snared in holes, and they are hid in prison houses: they are for a prey, and none delivereth; for a spoil, and none saith, Restore.
World English Bible But this is a robbed and plundered people. All of them are snared in holes, and they are hidden in prisons. They have become captives, and no one delivers, and a plunder, and no one says, ‘Restore them!’
Isaiah 42:23
American King James Who among you will give ear to this? who will listen and hear for the time to come?
American Standard Version Who is there among you that will give ear to this? that will hearken and hear for the time to come?
King James Who among you will give ear to this? who will hearken and hear for the time to come?
World English Bible Who is there among you who will give ear to this? Who will listen and hear for the time to come?
Isaiah 42:24
American King James Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient to his law.
American Standard Version Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not Jehovah? he against whom we have sinned, and in whose ways they would not walk, neither were they obedient unto his law.
King James Who gave Jacob for a spoil, and Israel to the robbers? did not the LORD, he against whom we have sinned? for they would not walk in his ways, neither were they obedient unto his law.
World English Bible Who gave Jacob as plunder, and Israel to the robbers? Didn’t Yahweh, he against whom we have sinned? For they would not walk in his ways, and they disobeyed his law.
Isaiah 42:25
American King James Therefore he has poured on him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battle: and it has set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart.
American Standard Version Therefore he poured upon him the fierceness of his anger, and the strength of battle; and it set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart.
King James Therefore he hath poured upon him the fury of his anger, and the strength of battle: and it hath set him on fire round about, yet he knew not; and it burned him, yet he laid it not to heart.
World English Bible Therefore he poured the fierceness of his anger on him, and the strength of battle. It set him on fire all around, but he didn’t know. It burned him, but he didn’t take it to heart.”