Parallel Verses
Modern King James verseion
therefore so says the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I place in Zion a Stone for a foundation, a tried Stone, a precious Cornerstone, a sure Foundation; he who believes shall not hurry.
New American Standard Bible
Therefore thus says the Lord
“
A costly cornerstone for the foundation,
He who believes in it will not be
King James Version
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
Holman Bible
“Look, I have laid a stone
a tested stone,
a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation;
the one who believes will be unshakable.
International Standard Version
therefore this is what the LORD God says: "Look! I am laying a foundation stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone for a sure foundation: Whoever believes firmly will not act hastily.
A Conservative Version
Therefore thus says lord LORD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation, a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-[stone], a sure foundation. He who believes {in him shall, no, not be shamed (LXX/NT)}.
American Standard Version
therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner -'stone of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste.
Amplified
Therefore the Lord God says this,
A precious Cornerstone for the [secure] foundation, firmly placed.
He who believes [who trusts in, relies on, and adheres to that Stone] will not
Bible in Basic English
For this cause says the Lord God, See, I am placing in Zion as a base, a stone, a tested stone, an angle-stone which is certain and of great value: and he who has faith will not give way.
Darby Translation
Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Behold, I lay for foundation in Zion a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-stone, a sure foundation: he that trusteth shall not make haste.
Julia Smith Translation
For this, thus said the Lord. Jehovah, Behold me placing for a foundation in Zion a stone, a stone of trial, a corner precious, a foundation being founded: and he believing shall not hasten.
King James 2000
Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation: he that believes shall not be in haste.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Therefore the Lord Yahweh says this: "Look! I [am] laying a stone in Zion, a {tested} stone, a precious cornerstone, a founded foundation: 'The one who trusts will not {panic}.'
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD God: "Behold, I will lay a stone in Zion, a great stone, a costly corner stone, for a sure foundation: that whoso putteth his trust in him, shall not be confounded.
NET Bible
Therefore, this is what the sovereign master, the Lord, says: "Look, I am laying a stone in Zion, an approved stone, set in place as a precious cornerstone for the foundation. The one who maintains his faith will not panic.
New Heart English Bible
Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not be put to shame.
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore, Thus, saith My Lord, Yahweh, Behold me! founding in Zion a stone, A stone of testing, The costly corner of a well-laid foundation, he that trusteth, shall not make haste!
Webster
Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste.
World English Bible
Therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh, "Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone of a sure foundation. He who believes shall not act hastily.
Youngs Literal Translation
Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: 'Lo, I am laying a foundation in Zion, A stone -- a tried stone, a corner stone precious, a settled foundation, He who is believing doth not make haste.
Themes
Certainties » Comforting » Sure foundations
Church » Foundation of furnishes perfect security » General references to
Corner-stone » Figurative » Of Christ
Glory of Christ » As the foundation of the church
Foundation » Illustrative of » Christ
Spiritual foundation » General references to
Jesus Christ » Names of » Precious cornerstone
Jesus Christ » Names of » Sure foundation
Jesus Christ » Names of » Foundation
Judgment » The certainty of, a motive to » Faith
Precious stones » Illustrative of » Preciousness of Christ
Preciousness of Christ » As the corner-stone of the church
Prophecies respecting Christ » His being the chief corner-stone of the church
Seven » Days seventy » Sure foundations
Shame » Who shall not be ashamed
Spiritual » Foundation » General references to
Stones » Figurative » The true foundation
Stones » Figurative » Of Christ, "a tested stone," "a precious stone," "a sure foundation,"
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 28:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Cornerstone Of Zion
15 Because you have said, We have made a covenant with death, and we have made a vision with hell; when the overwhelming rod shall pass through, it shall not come to us; for we have made lies our refuge, and we have hidden ourselves under falsehood, 16 therefore so says the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I place in Zion a Stone for a foundation, a tried Stone, a precious Cornerstone, a sure Foundation; he who believes shall not hurry. 17 Also I will lay judgment to the line, and righteousness to the plummet; and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place.
Phrases
Cross References
Psalm 118:22
The Stone which the builders refused has become the Head of the corner.
Matthew 21:42
Jesus said to them, Did you never read in the Scriptures, "The stone which the builders rejected, this One has become the head of the corner; this is the Lord's doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes?"
Romans 9:33
as it is written, "Behold, I lay in Zion a Stumbling-stone and a Rock-of-offense, and everyone believing on Him shall not be put to shame."
Romans 10:11
For the Scripture says, "Everyone believing on Him shall not be put to shame."
Ephesians 2:20
and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone,
Genesis 49:10
The scepter shall not depart from Judah, nor a Lawgiver from between his feet, until Shiloh come. And the obedience of the peoples to him.
Mark 12:10
And have you not read this scripture "The Stone which the builders rejected has become the Head of the corner:
Genesis 49:24
But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob (from the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel);
Psalm 112:7-8
He shall not be afraid of bad news; his heart is fixed, trusting in Jehovah.
Isaiah 8:14-15
And He shall be a sanctuary for you, but for a stone of stumbling, and for a rock of falling to both the houses of Israel, for a trap and for a snare to the people of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 30:18
And so Jehovah waits to be gracious to you. And therefore He is exalted, that He may have mercy on you. For Jehovah is a God of judgment; blessed are all those who wait for Him.
Habakkuk 2:3-4
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.
Zechariah 3:9
For behold! I will bring forth My Servant the Branch. For behold the stone that I have set before Joshua: On one stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave its engraving, says Jehovah of Hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.
Luke 20:17-18
And He looked at them and said, What then is this which is written, "The Stone which the builders rejected, the same has become the Head of the corner?
Acts 4:11-12
This is the Stone which you builders have counted worthless, and He has become the Head of the Corner.
1 Corinthians 3:11
For any other foundation can no one lay than the one being laid, who is Jesus Christ.
James 5:7-8
Therefore be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth and has long patience for it, until he receives the early and the latter rain.
1 Peter 2:6-8
Therefore also it is contained in the Scripture: "Behold, I lay in Zion a chief corner Stone, elect, precious, and he who believes on Him shall never be ashamed."