Isaiah 46:1
American King James Bel bows down, Nebo stoops, their idols were on the beasts, and on the cattle: your carriages were heavy laden; they are a burden to the weary beast.
American Standard Version Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth; their idols are upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: the things that ye carried about are made a load, a burden to the weary `beast'.
King James Bel boweth down, Nebo stoopeth, their idols were upon the beasts, and upon the cattle: your carriages were heavy loaden; they are a burden to the weary beast.
World English Bible Bel bows down. Nebo stoops. Their idols are carried by animals, and on the livestock. The things that you carried around are heavy loads, a burden for the weary.
Isaiah 46:2
American King James They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into captivity.
American Standard Version They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into captivity.
King James They stoop, they bow down together; they could not deliver the burden, but themselves are gone into captivity.
World English Bible They stoop and they bow down together. They could not deliver the burden, but they have gone into captivity.
Isaiah 46:3
American King James Listen to me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:
American Standard Version Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, that have been borne `by me' from their birth, that have been carried from the womb;
King James Hearken unto me, O house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, which are borne by me from the belly, which are carried from the womb:
World English Bible “Listen to me, house of Jacob, and all the remnant of the house of Israel, that have been carried from their birth, that have been carried from the womb.
Isaiah 46:4
American King James And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
American Standard Version and even to old age I am he, and even to hoar hairs will I carry `you'; I have made, and I will bear; yea, I will carry, and will deliver.
King James And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.
World English Bible Even to old age I am he, and even to gray hairs I will carry you. I have made, and I will bear. Yes, I will carry, and will deliver.
Isaiah 46:5
American King James To whom will you liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like?
American Standard Version To whom will ye like me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like?
King James To whom will ye liken me, and make me equal, and compare me, that we may be like?
World English Bible “To whom will you compare me, and consider my equal, and compare me, as if we were the same?
Isaiah 46:6
American King James They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he makes it a god: they fall down, yes, they worship.
American Standard Version Such as lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, they hire a goldsmith, and he maketh it a god; they fall down, yea, they worship.
King James They lavish gold out of the bag, and weigh silver in the balance, and hire a goldsmith; and he maketh it a god: they fall down, yea, they worship.
World English Bible Some pour out gold from the bag, and weigh silver in the balance. They hire a goldsmith, and he makes it a god. They fall down— yes, they worship.
Isaiah 46:7
American King James They bear him on the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and he stands; from his place shall he not remove: yes, one shall cry to him, yet can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.
American Standard Version They bear it upon the shoulder, they carry it, and set it in its place, and it standeth, from its place shall it not remove: yea, one may cry unto it, yet can it not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.
King James They bear him upon the shoulder, they carry him, and set him in his place, and he standeth; from his place shall he not remove: yea, one shall cry unto him, yet can he not answer, nor save him out of his trouble.
World English Bible They bear it on their shoulder. They carry it, and set it in its place, and it stands there. It cannot move from its place. Yes, one may cry to it, yet it can not answer. It cannot save him out of his trouble.
Isaiah 46:8
American King James Remember this, and show yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O you transgressors.
American Standard Version Remember this, and show yourselves men; bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.
King James Remember this, and shew yourselves men: bring it again to mind, O ye transgressors.
World English Bible “Remember this, and show yourselves men. Bring it to mind again, you transgressors.
Isaiah 46:9
American King James Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,
American Standard Version Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; `I am' God, and there is none like me;
King James Remember the former things of old: for I am God, and there is none else; I am God, and there is none like me,
World English Bible Remember the former things of old; for I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is none like me.
Isaiah 46:10
American King James Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
American Standard Version declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not `yet' done; saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure;
King James Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times the things that are not yet done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
World English Bible I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that are not yet done. I say: My counsel will stand, and I will do all that I please.
Isaiah 46:11
American King James Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executes my counsel from a far country: yes, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
American Standard Version calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country; yea, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed, I will also do it.
King James Calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man that executeth my counsel from a far country: yea, I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.
World English Bible I call a ravenous bird from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country. Yes, I have spoken. I will also bring it to pass. I have planned. I will also do it.
Isaiah 46:12
American King James Listen to me, you stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:
American Standard Version Hearken unto me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness:
King James Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:
World English Bible Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted, who are far from righteousness!
Isaiah 46:13
American King James I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
American Standard Version I bring near my righteousness, it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry; and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
King James I bring near my righteousness; it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry: and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.
World English Bible I bring my righteousness near. It is not far off, and my salvation will not wait. I will grant salvation to Zion, my glory to Israel.