Parallel Verses
King James 2000
Say not, A conspiracy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A conspiracy; neither fear you their threats, nor be afraid.
New American Standard Bible
In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy,
And
King James Version
Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.
Holman Bible
these people say is an alliance.
Do not fear what they fear;
do not be terrified.
International Standard Version
"Don't call conspiracy everything that this people calls conspiracy, and don't fear what they fear, or live in terror.
A Conservative Version
Say ye not, A conspiracy, concerning all of which this people shall say, A conspiracy, nor fear ye their fear, nor be in dread [of it].
American Standard Version
Say ye not, A conspiracy, concerning all whereof this people shall say, A conspiracy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be in dread thereof .
Amplified
“You are not to say, ‘It is a conspiracy!’
In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy,
And you are not to fear what they fear nor be in dread of it.
Bible in Basic English
Do not say, It is holy, about everything of which this people says, It is holy; and do not be in fear of what they go in fear of.
Darby Translation
Ye shall not say, Conspiracy, of everything of which this people saith, Conspiracy; and fear ye not their fear, and be not in dread.
Julia Smith Translation
Ye shall not say, A conspiracy to all whom this people shall say a conspiracy; and ye shall not fear their fear, and ye shall not be afraid.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"You must not call conspiracy everything that this people calls conspiracy, and you must not {share its fear}, and you must not be in dread.
Modern King James verseion
Do not say, A conspiracy! to everything of which this people says, A conspiracy! And do not fear their fear, nor be afraid.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Round with none of them, whosoever say, 'Yonder people are bound together.' Nevertheless fear them not, neither be afraid of them,
NET Bible
"Do not say, 'Conspiracy,' every time these people say the word. Don't be afraid of what scares them; don't be terrified.
New Heart English Bible
"Do not say, 'A conspiracy.' concerning all about which this people say, 'A conspiracy.' neither fear their threats, nor be in dread.
The Emphasized Bible
Ye shall not say - A confederacy! of everything of which this people may say. A confederacy! And their fear, shall ye not fear or regard as awful:
Webster
Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.
World English Bible
"Don't say, 'A conspiracy!' concerning all about which this people say, 'A conspiracy!' neither fear their threats, nor be terrorized.
Youngs Literal Translation
'Ye do not say, A confederacy, To all to whom this people saith, A confederacy, And its fear ye do not fear, Nor declare fearful.
Themes
Alliances » Political » With idolaters forbidden
Godly Fear » Those who have » Should not fear man
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 8:12
Prayers for Isaiah 8:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wait For Yahweh
11 For the LORD spoke thus to me with a strong hand, and instructed me that I should not walk in the way of this people, saying, 12 Say not, A conspiracy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A conspiracy; neither fear you their threats, nor be afraid. 13 Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.
Cross References
1 Peter 3:14-15
But if you suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are you: and, Be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
2 Kings 16:5-7
Then Rezin king of Syria and Pekah son of Remaliah king of Israel came up to Jerusalem to war: and they besieged Ahaz, but could not overcome him.
Psalm 53:5
There were they in great fear, where no fear was: for God has scattered the bones of him that encamps against you: you have put them to shame, because God has despised them.
Isaiah 7:2-6
And it was told the house of David, saying, Syria is allied with Ephraim. And his heart was moved, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the forest are moved with the wind.
Isaiah 30:1
Woe to the rebellious children, says the LORD, that take counsel, but not from me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
Isaiah 51:12-13
I, even I, am he that comforts you: who are you, that you should be afraid of a man that shall die, and of the son of man who shall be made as grass;
Isaiah 57:9-11
And you went to the king with ointment, and did increase your perfumes, and did send your messengers far off, and did debase yourself even unto sheol.
Matthew 28:2-5
And, behold, there was a great earthquake: for the angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.
Luke 12:4-5
And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do.
Luke 21:9
But when you shall hear of wars and tumults, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not yet.