Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
it testifies about the end and will not lie.
Though it delays, wait for it,
since it will certainly come and not be late.
New American Standard Bible
It
Though it tarries,
For it will certainly come, it
King James Version
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
International Standard Version
For the revelation pertains to an appointed time it speaks truthfully about the end. Though it delays, wait for it, because it will surely come about it will not be late!
A Conservative Version
For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hastens toward the end, and shall not lay. Though it tarry, wait for it, because it will surely come. It will not delay.
American Standard Version
For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hasteth toward the end, and shall not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay.
Amplified
“For the vision is yet for the appointed [future] time
It hurries toward the goal [of fulfillment]; it will not fail.
Even though it delays, wait [patiently] for it,
Because it will certainly come; it will not delay.
Bible in Basic English
For the vision is still for the fixed time, and it is moving quickly to the end, and it will not be false: even if it is slow in coming, go on waiting for it; because it will certainly come, it will not be kept back.
Darby Translation
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but it hasteth to the end, and shall not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; for it will surely come, it will not delay.
Julia Smith Translation
For yet the vision for the appointment, and it shall breathe to the end, and it shall not lie: if it shall delay, wait for it; for coming, it will come; and it shall not delay.
King James 2000
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For [there is] yet a vision for the appointed time; it will give witness to the end, and it will not lie. If it tarries, wait for it, for it will surely come and not delay.
Modern King James verseion
For the vision is still for an appointed time, but it speaks to the end, and it does not lie. Though it lingers, wait for it; because it will surely come. It will not tarry.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
for the vision is yet far off for a time, but at the last it shall come to pass, and not fail. And though he tarry, yet wait thou for him, for in very deed he will come, and not be slack.
NET Bible
For the message is a witness to what is decreed; it gives reliable testimony about how matters will turn out. Even if the message is not fulfilled right away, wait patiently; for it will certainly come to pass -- it will not arrive late.
New Heart English Bible
For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won't delay.
The Emphasized Bible
For yet is the vision for an appointed time, still, it presseth towards an end, and will not deceive, - if it tarry, wait thou for it, for it, surely cometh, - will not be too late.
Webster
For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it may tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry.
World English Bible
For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. It won't delay.
Youngs Literal Translation
For yet the vision is for a season, And it breatheth for the end, and doth not lie, If it tarry, wait for it, For surely it cometh, it is not late.
Themes
Predestination » The lord predestining
Prophecy » Respecting individuals, see under their names » Sure fulfillment of
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Context Readings
God's Second Answer
2
The Lord answered me:
clearly inscribe it on tablets
so one may easily read it.
it testifies about the end and will not lie.
Though it delays, wait for it,
since it will certainly come and not be late.
he is without integrity.
But the righteous one will live by his faith.
Cross References
Psalm 27:14
be strong
Wait for the Lord.
Daniel 10:14
Now I have come to help you understand what will happen to your people in the last days,
Psalm 102:13
for it is time to show favor to her—
the appointed time has come.
Isaiah 30:18
and is rising up to show you compassion,
for the Lord is a just God.
All who wait patiently for Him are happy.
Daniel 8:19
and said, “I am here to tell you what will happen at the conclusion of the time of wrath, because it refers to the appointed time of the end.
Exodus 12:41
At the end of 430 years, on that same day, all the Lord’s divisions went out from the land of Egypt.
2 Kings 6:33
While Elisha was still speaking with them, the messenger
Psalm 130:5-6
and put my hope in His word.
Jeremiah 25:12-14
When the 70 years are completed, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation’—this is the Lord’s declaration—‘the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, and I will make it a ruin forever.
Lamentations 3:25-26
ט Tet
to the person who seeks Him.
Ezekiel 12:25
But I, Yahweh, will speak whatever message I will speak, and it will be done.
Daniel 8:17
So he approached where I was standing; when he came near, I was terrified and fell facedown.
Daniel 9:24-1
about your people and your holy city—
to bring the rebellion to an end,
to put a stop to sin,
to wipe away iniquity,
to bring in everlasting righteousness,
to seal up vision and prophecy,
and to anoint the most holy place.
Daniel 11:27
The two kings, whose hearts are bent on evil, will speak lies
Daniel 11:35
Some of the wise will fall so that they may be refined,
Luke 2:25
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,
Galatians 4:2
Instead, he is under guardians and stewards until the time set by his father.
2 Thessalonians 2:6-8
And you know what currently restrains him, so that he will be revealed in his time.
Hebrews 10:36-37
For you need endurance, so that after you have done God’s will, you may receive what was promised.
James 5:7-8
Therefore, brothers, be patient until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and is patient with it until it receives the early and the late rains.
2 Peter 2:3
They will exploit
Jeremiah 27:7
All nations will serve him, his son, and his grandson until the time for his own land comes, and then many nations and great kings will enslave him.
Micah 7:7
I will wait for the God of my salvation.
My God will hear me.
Luke 18:7-8
Acts 1:7
He said to them,
Acts 17:26
From one man