Isaiah 9:1
American King James Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations.
American Standard Version But there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time hath he made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
King James Nevertheless the dimness shall not be such as was in her vexation, when at the first he lightly afflicted the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, and afterward did more grievously afflict her by the way of the sea, beyond Jordan, in Galilee of the nations.
World English Bible But there shall be no more gloom for her who was in anguish. In the former time, he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time he has made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.
Isaiah 9:2
American King James The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, on them has the light shined.
American Standard Version The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
King James The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.
World English Bible The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light. The light has shined on those who lived in the land of the shadow of death.
Isaiah 9:3
American King James You have multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before you according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
American Standard Version Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
King James Thou hast multiplied the nation, and not increased the joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, and as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.
World English Bible You have multiplied the nation. You have increased their joy. They rejoice before you according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the plunder.
Isaiah 9:4
American King James For you have broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.
American Standard Version For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, thou hast broken as in the day of Midian.
King James For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.
World English Bible For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, you have broken as in the day of Midian.
Isaiah 9:5
American King James For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.
American Standard Version For all the armor of the armed man in the tumult, and the garments rolled in blood, shall be for burning, for fuel of fire.
King James For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire.
World English Bible For all the armor of the armed man in the noisy battle, and the garments rolled in blood, will be for burning, fuel for the fire.
Isaiah 9:6
American King James For to us a child is born, to us a son is given: and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
American Standard Version For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
King James For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
World English Bible For a child is born to us. A son is given to us; and the government will be on his shoulders. His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Isaiah 9:7
American King James Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from now on even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
American Standard Version Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.
King James Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
World English Bible Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.
Isaiah 9:8
American King James The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it has lighted on Israel.
American Standard Version The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.
King James The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.
World English Bible The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it falls on Israel.
Isaiah 9:9
American King James And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart,
American Standard Version And all the people shall know, `even' Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in pride and in stoutness of heart,
King James And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart,
World English Bible All the people will know, including Ephraim and the inhabitants of Samaria, who say in pride and in arrogance of heart,
Isaiah 9:10
American King James The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars.
American Standard Version The bricks are fallen, but we will build with hewn stone; the sycomores are cut down, but we will put cedars in their place.
King James The bricks are fallen down, but we will build with hewn stones: the sycomores are cut down, but we will change them into cedars.
World English Bible “The bricks have fallen, but we will build with cut stone. The sycamore fig trees have been cut down, but we will put cedars in their place.”
Isaiah 9:11
American King James Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and join his enemies together;
American Standard Version Therefore Jehovah will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies,
King James Therefore the LORD shall set up the adversaries of Rezin against him, and join his enemies together;
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies,
Isaiah 9:12
American King James The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
American Standard Version the Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
King James The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
World English Bible The Syrians in front, and the Philistines behind; and they will devour Israel with open mouth. For all this, his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Isaiah 9:13
American King James For the people turns not to him that smites them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.
American Standard Version Yet the people have not turned unto him that smote them, neither have they sought Jehovah of hosts.
King James For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts.
World English Bible Yet the people have not turned to him who struck them, neither have they sought Yahweh of Armies.
Isaiah 9:14
American King James Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day.
American Standard Version Therefore Jehovah will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm-branch and rush, in one day.
King James Therefore the LORD will cut off from Israel head and tail, branch and rush, in one day.
World English Bible Therefore Yahweh will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm branch and reed, in one day.
Isaiah 9:15
American King James The ancient and honorable, he is the head; and the prophet that teaches lies, he is the tail.
American Standard Version The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
King James The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
World English Bible The elder and the honorable man is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail.
Isaiah 9:16
American King James For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
American Standard Version For they that lead this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
King James For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
World English Bible For those who lead this people lead them astray; and those who are led by them are destroyed.
Isaiah 9:17
American King James Therefore the LORD shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaks folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
American Standard Version Therefore the Lord will not rejoice over their young men, neither will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows; for every one is profane and an evil-doer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
King James Therefore the LORD shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
World English Bible Therefore the Lord will not rejoice over their young men, neither will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows; for everyone is profane and an evildoer, and every mouth speaks folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Isaiah 9:18
American King James For wickedness burns as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.
American Standard Version For wickedness burneth as the fire; it devoureth the briers and thorns; yea, it kindleth in the thickets of the forest, and they roll upward in a column of smoke.
King James For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.
World English Bible For wickedness burns like a fire. It devours the briers and thorns; yes, it kindles in the thickets of the forest, and they roll upward in a column of smoke.
Isaiah 9:19
American King James Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother.
American Standard Version Through the wrath of Jehovah of hosts is the land burnt up; and the people are as the fuel of fire: no man spareth his brother.
King James Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother.
World English Bible Through Yahweh of Armies’ wrath, the land is burned up; and the people are the fuel for the fire. No one spares his brother.
Isaiah 9:20
American King James And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm:
American Standard Version And one shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm:
King James And he shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm:
World English Bible One will devour on the right hand, and be hungry; and he will eat on the left hand, and they will not be satisfied. Everyone will eat the flesh of his own arm:
Isaiah 9:21
American King James Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh: and they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
American Standard Version Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; and they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
King James Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh: and they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
World English Bible Manasseh eating Ephraim and Ephraim eating Manasseh, and they together will be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.