Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
And their tongue is parched with thirst;
I, the Lord,
As the God of Israel I
King James Version
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
Holman Bible
their tongues are parched with thirst.
I, Yahweh, will answer them;
I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
International Standard Version
"As for the poor, the needy, those seeking water when there is none and their tongues are parched from thirst I, the LORD, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, won't abandon them.
A Conservative Version
The poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue fails for thirst. I, LORD, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
American Standard Version
The poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst; I, Jehovah, will answer them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Amplified
“The poor and needy are seeking water, but there is none;
Their tongues are parched with thirst.
I, the Lord, will answer them Myself;
I, the God of Israel, will not neglect them.
Bible in Basic English
The poor and crushed are looking for water where no water is, and their tongue is dry for need of it: I the Lord will give ear to their prayer, I the God of Israel will not give them up.
Darby Translation
The afflicted and the needy seek water, and there is none; their tongue faileth for thirst: I, Jehovah, will answer them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Julia Smith Translation
The poor and the needy seeking water, and none; their tongue failing in thirst, I Jehovah will answer them; the God of Israel, I will not forsake them.
King James 2000
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongues fail for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The poor and the needy [are] seeking water and [there is] none; their tongue is dried up with thirst. I, Yahweh, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Modern King James verseion
The poor and needy seek water, and there is none; their tongue fails for thirst, I Jehovah will hear them, I the God of Israel will not leave them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
When the thirsty and poor seek water, and find none, and when their tongue is dry of thirst: I give it them, sayeth the LORD. I, the God of Israel, forsake them not.
NET Bible
The oppressed and the poor look for water, but there is none; their tongues are parched from thirst. I, the Lord, will respond to their prayers; I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them.
New Heart English Bible
The poor and needy seek water, and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
The Emphasized Bible
As for the oppressed and the needy. Seeking water when there is none, Their tongue with thirst being parched I - Yahweh, will answer them, The God of Israel, I will not forsake them:
Webster
When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the LORD will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.
World English Bible
The poor and needy seek water, and there is none. Their tongue fails for thirst. I, Yahweh, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.
Youngs Literal Translation
The poor and the needy are seeking water, And there is none, Their tongue with thirst hath failed, I, Jehovah do answer them, The God of Israel -- I forsake them not.
Themes
Symbols of the Holy Spirit » Water » Refreshing
God » To believers » Answer to prayer
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of answer to prayer
God's Promises » To the prayerful » Promises of answer
God's Promises » To the poor » Answer to prayer
The poor » Promises to » Answer to prayer
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Answer promised
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
Prayer, answers to » Received by those who » Are poor and needy
Spiritual » Desire select readings, psalms 42; 84 » Drought
Water » Illustrative » Of the gifts and graces of the holy spirit
Topics
Interlinear
Baqash
Mayim
Lashown
'elohiym
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 41:17
Prayers for Isaiah 41:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Helps Israel
16
You will winnow them. The wind will pick them up and a gale will blow them away. But you will rejoice in Jehovah and glory in the Holy One of Israel.
17
And their tongue is parched with thirst;
I, the Lord,
As the God of Israel I
Cross References
Isaiah 30:19
You will live in Zion, in Jerusalem. You will not cry anymore. Jehovah will certainly have pity on you when you cry for help. As soon as he hears you, he will answer you.
Isaiah 42:16
I will lead my blind people by roads they have never traveled. I will turn their darkness into light and make rough country smooth before them. I will keep my promises without fail.
Isaiah 55:1
Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the water. You, who have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost.
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me, because Jehovah has anointed me to announce good news to the lowly and meek. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives and freedom to prisoners.
Genesis 28:15
Remember, I am with you. I will watch over you wherever you go. I will also bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I do what I have promised you.
Exodus 17:3
The people were thirsty for water. They complained to Moses and asked: Why did you bring us out of Egypt? Was it to make us, our children, and our livestock die of thirst?
Exodus 17:6
Behold! I will stand before you there upon the rock in Horeb. Strike the rock and water will come out of it. Then the people may drink. Moses did this in the sight of the elders of Israel.
Judges 15:18-19
Samson became very thirsty. He called to Jehovah: You gave me this great victory. Will I now die of thirst and be captured by these heathen Philistines?
Psalm 22:15
My power is dried up like pieces of broken pottery. My tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth. You lay me down in the dust of death.
Psalm 34:6
The poor man called out. Jehovah heard him and saved him from all his troubles.
Psalm 42:2
I thirst for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
Psalm 50:15
Call on me in times of trouble. I will rescue you, and you will honor me.
Psalm 63:1-2
([[Psalm of David] in the wilderness of Judah:]) O God, you are my God. At dawn I search for you. I thirst for you. My body longs for you in a dry, parched land where there is no water.
Psalm 68:9-10
You, O God, did send a plentiful rain. You confirm your inheritance with it, when it was parched.
Psalm 72:12-13
When he cries he will deliver the needy and the poor who have no helper.
Psalm 94:14
Jehovah will not abandon his people. He will not desert those who belong to him.
Psalm 102:16-17
For Jehovah has built up Zion. He has appeared in His glory.
Psalm 107:5-6
Hungry and thirsty, they fainted within.
Isaiah 43:20
Wild animals, jackals, and ostriches will honor me. I will provide water in the desert. I will make rivers on the dry land for my chosen people to drink.
Isaiah 44:3
I will pour water on the thirsty land, and streams on the dry ground. I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring. I will give blessing to your descendants.
Isaiah 66:2
I have made all these things. That is why all these things have come into being, declares Jehovah. I will pay attention to those who are humble and sorry for their sins and who tremble at my word.
Lamentations 4:4
The tongue of the child at the breast is fixed to the roof of his mouth for need of drink. The young children cry out for bread, and no man gives it to them.
Amos 8:11-13
Behold, the day is coming, said the Lord Jehovah, that I will send a famine in the land. Not a famine of bread, or a thirst for water, but for hearing the words of Jehovah.
Matthew 5:3
Blessed (Greek: makarios: happy, blessed) are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Luke 16:24
He called out: Father Abraham! Take pity on me! Please send Lazarus to dip his finger in some water and cool off my tongue. I am in torment in this fire!
John 4:10-15
Jesus answered: If you know the gift of God and who asked you for a drink, you would have asked him to give you living water.
John 7:37-39
On the last day, the great day of the feast, Jesus stood and shouted in a loud voice: If any man thirst let him come to me and drink.
2 Corinthians 12:9
He told me: My grace is sufficient for you for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore, I would rather glory in my infirmities (frailities), that the power of Christ may rest upon me (cover me like a tent) (descend upon me) (abide with me). (Isaiah 40:29-31)
Hebrews 13:5-6
You should be free from the love of money. Be content with what you have, for he has said: I will not leave you. I will not forsake you.
Revelation 21:6
And he said to me: It is done! I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give to him who thirsts from the fountain of the water of life freely.
Revelation 22:17
The Spirit and the bride say: Come And let him who hears say: Come. And let him who is thirsty come. And whoever will, let him drink the water of life freely.