Parallel Verses
NET Bible
I look, but there is no one, among them there is no one who serves as an adviser, that I might ask questions and receive answers.
New American Standard Bible
And there is no
Who, if I ask, can
King James Version
For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counseller, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
Holman Bible
there is no counselor among them;
when I ask them, they have nothing to say.
International Standard Version
But when I look, there is no one among them there's no one to give counsel, no one to give an answer when I ask them.
A Conservative Version
And when I look, there is no man. Even among them there is no counselor, that, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
American Standard Version
And when I look, there is no man: even among them there is no counsellor, that, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
Amplified
“But when I look [on the pagan prophets and priests], there is no one [who could predict these events],
And there is no counselor
Who, if I ask, can give an answer.
Bible in Basic English
And I saw that there was no man, even no wise man among them, who might give an answer to my questions.
Darby Translation
And I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
Julia Smith Translation
And I shall see, and no man; and from these, and no counselor; and I shall ask them, and they will not turn back a word.
King James 2000
For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counselor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But I look and there is no man, and [I look] among these and there is no counselor, that I might ask them and they might answer a word.
Modern King James verseion
For I looked, and there was no man; and of these no counselor was, that I might ask and they could answer.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But when I consider, there is not one among them that prophesieth; neither, when I ask him, that answereth one word.
New Heart English Bible
When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
The Emphasized Bible
So I look, And there is not, a Man! Even among these And there is none to advise, - That, when I ask them, can answer a word.
Webster
For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counselor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
World English Bible
When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I see that there is no man, Yea, of these that there is no counsellor, And I ask them, and they return word:
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 41:28
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Context Readings
God Helps Israel
27 I first decreed to Zion, 'Look, here's what will happen!' I sent a herald to Jerusalem. 28 I look, but there is no one, among them there is no one who serves as an adviser, that I might ask questions and receive answers. 29 Look, all of them are nothing, their accomplishments are nonexistent; their metal images lack any real substance.
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Isaiah 63:5
I looked, but there was no one to help; I was shocked because there was no one offering support. So my right arm accomplished deliverance; my raging anger drove me on.
Isaiah 40:13-14
Who comprehends the mind of the Lord, or gives him instruction as his counselor?
Isaiah 50:2
Why does no one challenge me when I come? Why does no one respond when I call? Is my hand too weak to deliver you? Do I lack the power to rescue you? Look, with a mere shout I can dry up the sea; I can turn streams into a desert, so the fish rot away and die from lack of water.
Isaiah 59:16
He sees there is no advocate; he is shocked that no one intervenes. So he takes matters into his own hands; his desire for justice drives him on.
Daniel 2:10-11
The wise men replied to the king, "There is no man on earth who is able to disclose the king's secret, for no king, regardless of his position and power, has ever requested such a thing from any magician, astrologer, or wise man.
Daniel 4:7-8
When the magicians, astrologers, wise men, and diviners entered, I recounted the dream for them. But they were unable to make known its interpretation to me.
Daniel 5:8
So all the king's wise men came in, but they were unable to read the writing or to make known its interpretation to the king.