Parallel Verses

King James Version

That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.

New American Standard Bible

that the kingdom might be in subjection, not exalting itself, but keeping his covenant that it might continue.

Holman Bible

so the kingdom might be humble and not exalt itself but might keep his covenant in order to endure.

International Standard Version

in order to humiliate the kingdom so it wouldn't be able to return to power, but would still be able to continue as long as he keeps his covenant.

A Conservative Version

that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.

American Standard Version

that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.

Amplified

so that the kingdom would be in subjection, unable to restore itself and rise again, but that by keeping his covenant it might continue.

Bible in Basic English

So that the kingdom might be made low with no power of lifting itself up, but might keep his agreement to be his servants.

Darby Translation

that the kingdom might be abased, that it might not lift itself up, that it might keep his covenant in order to stand.

Julia Smith Translation

To be a low kingdom, not to be lifted up, to watch his covenant to stand to it

King James 2000

That the kingdom might be humble, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand.

Lexham Expanded Bible

so that [they would] be a humble kingdom and not lift itself up to keep his covenant {in order for it to stand}.

Modern King James verseion

so that the kingdom might be low, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

that the land might be held in subjection, and not to rebel, but keep the covenant, and fulfill it.

NET Bible

so it would be a lowly kingdom which could not rise on its own but must keep its treaty with him in order to stand.

New Heart English Bible

that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.

The Emphasized Bible

That, the kingdom might be abased, so as not to lift itself up, - By the keeping of his covenant, might be made to stand.

Webster

That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.

World English Bible

that the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping his covenant it might stand.

Youngs Literal Translation

That the kingdom may be humble, That it may not lift itself up, To keep his covenant -- that it may stand.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ממלכה 
Mamlakah 
Usage: 117

might be base
שׁפל 
Shaphal 
Usage: 18

that it might not lift itself up
נסה נשׂא 
Nasa' 
Usage: 653

but that by keeping
שׁמר 
Shamar 
Usage: 468

בּרית 
B@riyth 
Usage: 284

References

American

Easton

Fausets

Hastings

Morish

Smith

Watsons

Context Readings

Parable Of Two Eagles And A Vine

13 And hath taken of the king's seed, and made a covenant with him, and hath taken an oath of him: he hath also taken the mighty of the land: 14 That the kingdom might be base, that it might not lift itself up, but that by keeping of his covenant it might stand. 15 But he rebelled against him in sending his ambassadors into Egypt, that they might give him horses and much people. Shall he prosper? shall he escape that doeth such things? or shall he break the covenant, and be delivered?



Cross References

Ezekiel 29:14

And I will bring again the captivity of Egypt, and will cause them to return into the land of Pathros, into the land of their habitation; and they shall be there a base kingdom.

Deuteronomy 28:43

The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.

1 Samuel 2:7

The LORD maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up.

1 Samuel 2:30

Wherefore the LORD God of Israel saith, I said indeed that thy house, and the house of thy father, should walk before me for ever: but now the LORD saith, Be it far from me; for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed.

Nehemiah 9:36-37

Behold, we are servants this day, and for the land that thou gavest unto our fathers to eat the fruit thereof and the good thereof, behold, we are servants in it:

Jeremiah 27:12-17

I spake also to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.

Jeremiah 38:17

Then said Jeremiah unto Zedekiah, Thus saith the LORD, the God of hosts, the God of Israel; If thou wilt assuredly go forth unto the king of Babylon's princes, then thy soul shall live, and this city shall not be burned with fire; and thou shalt live, and thine house:

Lamentations 5:10

Our skin was black like an oven because of the terrible famine.

Ezekiel 17:6

And it grew, and became a spreading vine of low stature, whose branches turned toward him, and the roots thereof were under him: so it became a vine, and brought forth branches, and shot forth sprigs.

Matthew 22:17-21

Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?

King James Version Public Domain

Holman Christian Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2009 by Holman Bible Publishers.

International Standard Version Copyright © 1996-2008 by the ISV Foundation.

New American Standard Bible Copyright ©1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, Calif. All rights reserved. For Permission to Quote Information visit http://www.lockman.org

American Standard Version Public Domain

NET Bible copyright © 1996-2006 by Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. NetBible

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain