Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thine heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
Holman Bible
You have indeed defeated Edom, and you have become overconfident.
International Standard Version
You just defeated Edom and you're arrogant. Bask in your victory and stay home. Why incite trouble so that you yes, you! fall, along with Judah with you?"
A Conservative Version
Thou have indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart has lifted thee up. Glory by it, and abide at home, for why should thou meddle to [thy] hurt, that thou should fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
American Standard Version
Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart hath lifted thee up: glory thereof, and abide at home; for why shouldest thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldest fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
Amplified
You have indeed defeated Edom, and your heart has lifted you up [in pride]. Enjoy your glory but stay at home; for why should you plunge into misery so that you, even you, would fall [at my hand], and Judah with you?”
Bible in Basic English
It is true that you have overcome Edom and your heart is uplifted; let that glory be enough for you, and keep in your country; why do you make causes of trouble, putting yourself, and Judah with you, in danger of downfall?
Darby Translation
Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart has lifted thee up: boast thyself, and abide at home; for why shouldest thou contend with misfortune, that thou shouldest fall, thou, and Judah with thee?
Julia Smith Translation
Striking, thou struckest Edom, and thy heart lifted thee up: be honored, and sit in thy house: and wherefore wilt thou contend with evil, and fall, thou and Judah with thee?
King James 2000
You have indeed struck down Edom, and your heart has lifted you up: glory in this, and tarry at home: for why should you meddle to your harm, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?
Lexham Expanded Bible
You have indeed defeated Edom and your heart is lifted up; enjoy the honor and stay home. Why should you provoke trouble so that you fall and Judah with you?"
Modern King James verseion
You have indeed stricken Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Rejoice and stay at home, for why should you meddle to your harm, so that you should fall, you and Judah with you?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Because thou hast beaten the Edomites, therefore thine heart riseth. Be glorious: but tarry at home. For what needest thou to provoke to mischief - that thou shouldest be overthrown and Judah with thee?"
NET Bible
You thoroughly defeated Edom and it has gone to your head! Gloat over your success, but stay in your palace. Why bring calamity on yourself? Why bring down yourself and Judah along with you?"
New Heart English Bible
You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?'"
The Emphasized Bible
Thou hast, smitten, Edom, and, thy heart, would lift thee up, - Glory, and stay at home! Wherefore, then, shouldest thou contend with misfortune, and fall, thou, and Judah with thee?
Webster
Thou hast indeed smitten Edom, and thy heart hath lifted thee up: glory of this, and tarry at home: for why shouldst thou meddle to thy hurt, that thou shouldst fall, even thou, and Judah with thee?
World English Bible
You have indeed struck Edom, and your heart has lifted you up. Enjoy the glory of it, and stay at home; for why should you meddle to your harm, that you should fall, even you, and Judah with you?'"
Youngs Literal Translation
Thou hast certainly smitten Edom, and thy heart hath lifted thee up; be honoured, and abide in thy house; and why dost thou stir thyself up in evil, that thou hast fallen, thou, and Judah with thee?'
Themes
Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » Adonijah
Busy-bodies » Bring mischief upon themselves
Edomites » Amaziah, king of judah, invades the territory of
Edomites, the » Re-conquered by amaziah
Heart » The unregenerate » Is proud
Israel » Amaziah » Judah » Invaded » King of israel
Jehoash » Also called joash » Defeats amaziah
Kings » Who reigned over israel » Jehoash or joash
Kings » Who reigned over judah » Amaziah
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 14:10
Verse Info
Context Readings
Amaziah Reigns In Judah; Jeroboam Ii In Israel
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And Jehoash, the king of Israel, sent to Amaziah, king of Judah, this reply, The thistle that was in Lebanon sent to the cedar that was in Lebanon, saying, Give thy daughter to my son to wife. And the wild beasts that were in Lebanon passed by and trode down the thistle.
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Phrases
Cross References
Deuteronomy 8:14
then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget the LORD thy God, who brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of slavery,
2 Chronicles 26:16
But when he was strengthened, his heart lifted itself up unto corruption, for he rebelled against the LORD his God, entering into the temple of the LORD to burn incense upon the altar of incense.
2 Chronicles 32:25
But Hezekiah did not render again according to the benefit done unto him, for his heart lifted itself up; therefore there was wrath against him and against Judah and Jerusalem.
Proverbs 3:30
Do not sue a man without cause, if he has done thee no harm.
Proverbs 15:18
A wrathful man stirs up strife, but he that is slow to anger appeases strife.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Proverbs 20:3
It is an honour for a man to cease from strife, but every fool will be meddling.
Exodus 8:9
And Moses said unto Pharaoh, Tell me: when shall I intreat for thee and for thy slaves and for thy people, to destroy the frogs from thee and thy houses, that they may remain only in the river?
2 Kings 14:7
He slew of Edom in the valley of salt ten thousand and took Selah by war and called the name of it Joktheel unto this day.
2 Chronicles 35:21
But he sent ambassadors to him, saying, What have I to do with thee, thou king of Judah? I do not come against thee this day, but against the house that makes war with me, for God commanded me to make haste. Forbear from meddling with God, who is with me, that he not destroy thee.
Proverbs 17:14
To release the waters (to speak rashly) is the beginning of contention; therefore, leave off strife before it gets started.
Proverbs 25:8
Do not go forth hastily to strive lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof when thy neighbour has put thee to shame.
Proverbs 26:17
He that passes by and meddles with strife not belonging to him is like one that takes a dog by the ears.
Jeremiah 9:23-24
Thus hath the LORD said, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches;
Ezekiel 38:2
Son of man, set thy face against Gog in the land of Magog, prince of the capital of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy over him,
Ezekiel 38:5
Persia, Ethiopia, and Libya with them, all of them with shield and helmet:
Ezekiel 38:17
Thus hath the Lord GOD said: Art thou not he of whom I have spoken in days past by my slaves the prophets of Israel, who prophesied in those times that I would have to bring thee upon them?
Daniel 5:20-23
But when his heart made itself arrogant, and his spirit hardened itself in pride, he was deposed from the throne of his kingdom, and they took his glory from him:
Habakkuk 2:4
Behold, he whose soul is not upright in him will become filled with pride, but the just in his faith shall live.
Luke 14:31-32
Or what king going to make war against another king does not sit down first and consult whether he is able with ten thousand to meet him that comes against him with twenty thousand?
James 1:9
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in his high status;
James 4:6
But he gives greater grace. Therefore he says, God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble.