Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For the eyes of the LORD behold all the earth, to strengthen the hearts of them that are whole with him. Herein thou hast done foolishly, and therefore from henceforth thou shalt have war."
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
Holman Bible
For the eyes of Yahweh roam throughout the earth
International Standard Version
The LORD's eyes keep on roaming throughout the earth, looking for those whose hearts completely belong to him, so that he may strongly support them. But because you have acted foolishly in this, from now on you will have wars."
A Conservative Version
For the eyes of LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. In this thou have done foolishly, for from henceforth thou shall have wars.
American Standard Version
For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
Amplified
For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth so that He may support those whose heart is completely His. You have acted foolishly in this; therefore, from now on you will have wars.”
Bible in Basic English
For the eyes of the Lord go this way and that, through all the earth, letting it be seen that he is the strong support of those whose hearts are true to him. In this you have done foolishly, for from now you will have wars.
Darby Translation
For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro through the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein thou hast done foolishly; for from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
Julia Smith Translation
For Jehovah, his eyes run to and fro in all the earth to strengthen himself with the perfected heart of them to him. Thou wert foolish for this that from now there is wars with thee.
King James 2000
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. In this you have done foolishly: therefore from now on you shall have wars.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For the eyes of Yahweh roam throughout all the earth to strengthen those whose heart is fully devoted to him. You have been foolish in this, for from now on you will have wars."
Modern King James verseion
For the eyes of Jehovah run to and fro in all the whole earth to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is perfect toward Him. You have done foolishly in this; therefore from now on you shall have wars.
NET Bible
Certainly the Lord watches the whole earth carefully and is ready to strengthen those who are devoted to him. You have acted foolishly in this matter; from now on you will have war.
New Heart English Bible
For the eyes of the LORD run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from henceforth you shall have wars."
The Emphasized Bible
For, as touching Yahweh, seeing that , his eyes, are ever running to and fro throughout all the earth, to shew himself strong with them who are perfect toward himself, thou hast made thyself foolish over this, - for, from henceforth, there shall be with thee - wars.
Webster
For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect towards him. In this thou hast done foolishly: therefore from henceforth thou shalt have wars.
World English Bible
For the eyes of Yahweh run back and forth throughout the whole earth, to show himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him. Herein you have done foolishly; for from henceforth you shall have wars."
Youngs Literal Translation
for Jehovah -- His eyes go to and fro in all the earth, to show Himself strong for a people whose heart is perfect towards Him; thou hast been foolish concerning this, because -- henceforth there are with thee wars.'
Themes
Backsliders » Instances of » Asa
Battle of Life » Divine protection in the battle » Promised to believers
Confidence » Instances of » Asa
false Confidence » Instances of » Asa, in relying on syria rather than on God
Foolishness » The reward for foolishness
God » The incarnation of Christ, both a mystery and a revelation » Vision of
God » Protection of » Promised to believers
God's Promises » Of protection » Promised to believers
Heart » Those whose hearts are perfect toward the lord
Israel » Defence of in battle » Promised to believers
God, Power of » Exerted in behalf of saints
Preaching » Impenitence under » Of asa
Protection » Is vouchsafed to saints in » All places
Protection » Is afforded to » The perfect in heart
Divine protection » Promised to believers
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Hanani, of asa
Vision » Of Christ, full of compassion » Divine, comprehends all human life
Topics
Interlinear
`ayin
Shuwt
'erets
Chazaq
Cakal
`attah
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Chronicles 16:9
Images 2 Chronicles 16:9
Prayers for 2 Chronicles 16:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Hanani's Rebuke Of Asa
8 Were not the black Moors and they of Libya a great host with exceeding many chariots and horsemen? And yet because thou trustedest in the LORD, he delivered them into thine hands. 9 For the eyes of the LORD behold all the earth, to strengthen the hearts of them that are whole with him. Herein thou hast done foolishly, and therefore from henceforth thou shalt have war." 10 Whereupon Asa was wroth with the seer and put him in the converting house, for he was displeased with him because of that. Moreover Asa oppressed certain of the people the same season.
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 15:3
The eyes of the LORD look on every place; both upon the good and bad.
Zechariah 4:10
For he that hath been despised a little season, shall rejoice, when he seeth the tin weight in Zerubbabel's hand. The seven eyes are the LORD's, which go through the whole world.'
Jeremiah 16:17
For mine eyes behold all their ways, and they cannot be hid from my face; neither can their wicked deeds be kept close out of my sight.
1 Samuel 13:13
Then said Samuel to Saul, "Thou hast done foolishly and hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God which he commanded thee. For at this time would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel forever.
2 Chronicles 6:20
That thine eyes be open over this house day and night, and over the place of which thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there: to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth at this place:
Job 34:21
And why? His eyes look upon the ways of man, and he seeth all his goings.
Psalm 34:15
For the eyes of the LORD are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers.
Psalm 113:6
which humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven and earth?
Proverbs 5:21
For every man's ways are open in the sight of the LORD, and he pondereth all their goings.
Jeremiah 32:19
great in counsel, and infinite in thought. Thine eyes look upon all the ways of men's children, to reward every one after his way, and according to the fruits of his inventions.
1 Peter 3:12
For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord beholdeth them that do evil.
1 Kings 15:32
And there was war between Asa and Baasha king of Israel all their days.
2 Chronicles 15:17
But they put not the hill altars out of Israel: nevertheless the heart of Asa was pure all his life.
2 Samuel 12:7-12
Then Nathan said to David, "Thou art the man. Thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel, 'I anointed thee king over Israel and rid thee out of the hands of Saul.
2 Kings 20:3
"Oh LORD, remember yet how I have walked before thee truly and with a perfect heart, and have done that which is good in thy sight," and wept a great pace.
1 Chronicles 21:8
Then said David to God, "I have sinned exceedingly in doing this thing. Nevertheless, yet do away the wickedness of thy servant, for I have done above measure foolishly."
Job 34:18-19
For he is even the same, that knoweth the rebellious kings, and sayeth to princes,
Psalm 37:37
Keep innocency, and take heed unto the thing that is right; for that shall bring a man peace at the last.
Jeremiah 5:21
"Hear this, thou foolish and indiscreet people: ye have eyes, but ye see not; ears have ye, but ye hear not.
Matthew 5:22
But I say unto you, Whosoever is angry with his brother shall be in danger of judgment: whosoever sayeth unto his brother, 'Raca,' shall be in danger of a council: but whosoever sayeth, 'Thou fool,' shall be in danger of hell fire.
Luke 12:20
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
1 Corinthians 15:36
Thou fool, that which thou sowest, is not quickened except it die.
Galatians 3:1
O foolish Galatians: who hath bewitched you, that ye should not believe the truth, to whom Jesus Christ was described before the eyes, and among you crucified?
Hebrews 4:13
Neither is there any creature invisible in the sight of it. For all things are naked and bare unto the eyes of him, of whom we speak.