Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But now the Lord speaks, saying, “Within three years, as
King James Version
But now the LORD hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of an hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be contemned, with all that great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and feeble.
Holman Bible
And now the Lord says, “In three years, as a hired worker counts years,
International Standard Version
But now the LORD has spoken again: "Within three years, like the years of a contract worker, Moab's glory will be brought into contempt, in spite of all its great multitude, and its survivors will be very few and of no importance."
A Conservative Version
But now LORD has spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of a hireling, the glory of Moab shall be brought into contempt, with all his great multitude. And the remnant shall be very small and of no account.
American Standard Version
But now Jehovah hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of a hireling, the glory of Moab shall be brought into contempt, with all his great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and of no account.
Amplified
But now the Lord speaks, saying, “Within
Bible in Basic English
But now the Lord has said, In three years, the years of a servant working for payment, the glory of Moab, all that great people, will be turned to shame, and the rest of Moab will be very small and without honour.
Darby Translation
And now Jehovah speaketh saying, Within three years, as the years of a hired servant, and the glory of Moab shall be brought to nothing, with all that great multitude; and the remnant shall be small, few, of no account.
Julia Smith Translation
And now Jehovah spake, saying, In three years as the years of a hireling and the honor of Moab despised with with all the great multitude; and the remnant being small, not great
King James 2000
But now the LORD has spoken, saying, Within three years, like the years of a hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be despised, with all that great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and feeble.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But now Yahweh speaks, saying, "In three years, like [the] years of a hired worker, the glory of Moab will become contemptible, with all of the great multitude, and [the] remnant [will be] a few, small, not strong.
Modern King James verseion
But now Jehovah has spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of a hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be abased with all that great host and the remnant few; small, not mighty.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But now the LORD sayeth thus: In three years, which shall be as the years of a hired servant, shall the glory of Moab be turned into confusion throughout all his multitude, which is very great. And as for the remnant of them, they shall be small and feeble.
NET Bible
Now the Lord makes this announcement: "Within exactly three years Moab's splendor will disappear, along with all her many people; there will be just a few, insignificant survivors left."
New Heart English Bible
But now the LORD has spoken, saying, "Within three years, as a worker bound by contract would count them, the glory of Moab shall be brought into contempt, with all his great multitude; and the remnant will be very small and feeble."
The Emphasized Bible
But now, hath Yahweh spoken saying, In three years, - as the years of a hireling, shall the glory of Moab be diminished, with all the great multitude, - even a very small remnant, of no account.
Webster
But now the LORD hath spoken, saying, Within three years, as the years of a hireling, and the glory of Moab shall be contemned, with all that great multitude; and the remnant shall be very small and feeble.
World English Bible
But now Yahweh has spoken, saying, "Within three years, as a worker bound by contract would count them, the glory of Moab shall be brought into contempt, with all his great multitude; and the remnant will be very small and feeble."
Youngs Literal Translation
And now hath Jehovah spoken, saying, 'In three years, as years of an hireling, Lightly esteemed is the honour of Moab, With all the great multitude, And the remnant is little, small, not mighty!'
Interlinear
Dabar
Shalowsh
Shaneh (in pl. only),
Qalah
Rab
Hamown
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 16:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
Moab's Hopeless Situation
13
This is the message Jehovah spoke about Moab in the past.
14 But now the Lord speaks, saying, “Within three years, as
Phrases
Cross References
Isaiah 21:16
This is what Jehovah says to me: Within one year, as a servant bound by contract would count it, all the pomp of Kedar will come to an end.
Genesis 31:1
Jacob heard that Laban's sons were saying: Jacob has taken everything that belonged to our father. He has gained all his wealth from him.
Deuteronomy 15:8
Be generous to these poor people. Freely lend them as much as they need. Never be hardhearted and stingy with them.
Esther 5:11
He gave them an account of the glories of his wealth. The number of children he had. He recalled the ways in which he had been honored by the king. How the king put him over the captains and servants of the king.
Isaiah 7:16
But before the boy knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right, the land of the two kings you dread will be laid waste.
Isaiah 15:5
My heart cries out for Moab! The people have fled to the town of Zoar, and to Eglath Shelishiyah. Some climb the road to Luhith. They weep as they go. Some escape to Horonaim, grieving loudly.
Isaiah 17:4
Then the glory of Jacob will be brought low, and the fat of his flesh will grow lean (riches, strength and glory will diminish).
Isaiah 23:9
Jehovah of Hosts planned this in order to dishonor all arrogant people and to humiliate all the honored people of the world.
Isaiah 25:10
Jehovah's power will be on this mountain. Moab will be trampled beneath him like straw that is trampled in a pile of manure.
Jeremiah 9:23
This is what Jehovah says: Do not let wise people brag about their wisdom. Do not let strong people brag about their strength. Do not let rich people brag about their riches.
Jeremiah 48:42
The nation of Moab will be destroyed. This is because they thought they were greater than Jehovah.
Jeremiah 48:46-47
Pity the people of Moab! The people who worshiped Chemosh have been destroyed. Their sons and daughters have been taken away as prisoners.
Nahum 2:9-10
Take the spoil of silver, take the spoil of gold for there is no limit to the amount of desirable things.