Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight.
New American Standard Bible
For behold, I create Jerusalem for rejoicing
And her people for gladness.
King James Version
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Holman Bible
in what I am creating;
for I will create Jerusalem to be a joy
and its people to be a delight.
A Conservative Version
But be ye glad and rejoice forever in that which I create. For, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
American Standard Version
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create; for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Amplified
“But be glad and rejoice forever over what I create;
Behold, I am creating Jerusalem to be a source of rejoicing
And her people a joy.
Bible in Basic English
But men will be glad and have joy for ever in what I am making; for I am making Jerusalem a delight, and her people a joy.
Darby Translation
But be glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create. For behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Julia Smith Translation
But be ye glad and rejoice even forever, for what I create: for behold me creating Jerusalem a joy, and her people a rejoicing.
King James 2000
But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create: for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But rejoice and shout in exultation forever and ever [over] what I [am] about to create! For look! I [am] about to create Jerusalem [as a source of] rejoicing, and her people [as a source of] joy.
Modern King James verseion
But be glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
but men shall be glad and evermore rejoice, for the things that I shall do. For why? Behold, I shall make a joyful Jerusalem;
NET Bible
But be happy and rejoice forevermore over what I am about to create! For look, I am ready to create Jerusalem to be a source of joy, and her people to be a source of happiness.
New Heart English Bible
But be you glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
The Emphasized Bible
But joy ye and exult, perpetually, in what I am about to create, - For, behold me! Creating Jerusalem an exultation and Her People a joy;
Webster
But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create: for behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
World English Bible
But be you glad and rejoice forever in that which I create; for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.
Youngs Literal Translation
But joy ye, and rejoice for ever, that I am Creator, For, lo, I am creating Jerusalem a rejoicing, And her people a joy.
Themes
Earth » The lord creating a new earth
Heaven/the heavens » The lord creating new heavens
Topics
Interlinear
Bara'
Bara'
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 65:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
New Creation
17 Take notice! I'm about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things won't be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I am creating, for I am about to create Jerusalem as a joy, and its people as a delight. 19 I'll rejoice over Jerusalem, and take delight in my people; no longer will the sound of weeping be heard in it, nor the cry of distress.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 98:1-9
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done awesome deeds! His right hand and powerful arm have brought him victory.
Psalm 67:3-5
Let the people thank you, God. Let all the people thank you.
Psalm 96:10-13
Declare among the nations, "The LORD reigns!" Indeed, he established the world so that it will not falter. He will judge people fairly.
Isaiah 12:4-6
"Give thanks to the LORD; call on his name. Make known his actions among the nations. Proclaim that his name is exalted.
Isaiah 25:9
"And you will say at that time, "Look! It's the LORD! This is our God! We waited for him, and he saved us. This is the LORD! We waited for him, so let us rejoice, and we will be glad that he has saved us."
Isaiah 42:10-12
Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise from the ends of the earth, you who sail down the sea and by everything in it, you coastlands and their inhabitants.
Isaiah 44:23
"Shout for joy, you heavens, for the LORD has done it! Shout aloud, you depths of the earth! Burst out with singing, you mountains, you forest, and all your trees! For the LORD has redeemed Jacob and will display his glory in Israel.
Isaiah 49:13
Shout with joy, you heavens, and rock with glee, you earth! Break out in song, you mountains! The LORD is comforting his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones.
Isaiah 51:11
"The scattered ones of the LORD will return, and they will enter Zion with singing. Everlasting joy will be upon their heads; they will attain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.
Isaiah 52:7-10
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the one who brings news of peace, who announces good things, who announces salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!'
Isaiah 66:10-14
"Rejoice with Jerusalem, and be happy for her, all you who love her; rejoice with her in gladness, all you who mourn over her,
Zephaniah 3:14
"Sing aloud, daughter of Zion! Shout out, Israel! Rejoice with all of your heart, daughter of Jerusalem!
Zechariah 9:9
"Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion; cry out, daughter of Jerusalem! Look! Your king is coming to you. He is righteous, and he is able to save. He is humble, and is riding on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
1 Thessalonians 5:16
Always be joyful.
Revelation 11:15-18
When the seventh angel blew his trumpet, there were loud voices in heaven, saying, "The world's kingdom has become the kingdom of our Lord and of his Messiah, and he will rule forever and ever."
Revelation 19:1-6
After these things, I heard what sounded like the loud voice of a large crowd in heaven, saying, "Hallelujah! Salvation, glory, and power belong to our God.