Isaiah 17:1
Isaiah 17:1 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
An oracle concerning Damascus. Behold, Damascus will cease to be a city and will become a heap of ruins.
Isaiah 17:1-3 The Message (MSG)
A Message concerning Damascus: “Watch this: Damascus undone as a city, a pile of dust and rubble! Her towns emptied of people. The sheep and goats will move in And take over the towns as if they owned them—which they will! Not a sign of a fort is left in Ephraim, not a trace of government left in Damascus. What’s left of Aram? The same as what’s left of Israel—not much.” Decree of GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies.
Isaiah 17:1 King James Version (KJV)
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
Isaiah 17:1 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
The oracle concerning Damascus. “Behold, Damascus is about to be removed from being a city And will become a fallen ruin.
Isaiah 17:1 New Century Version (NCV)
This is a message about Damascus: “The city of Damascus will be destroyed; only ruins will remain.
Isaiah 17:1 American Standard Version (ASV)
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
Isaiah 17:1 New International Version (NIV)
A prophecy against Damascus: “See, Damascus will no longer be a city but will become a heap of ruins.
Isaiah 17:1 New King James Version (NKJV)
The burden against Damascus. “Behold, Damascus will cease from being a city, And it will be a ruinous heap.
Isaiah 17:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)
The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Damascus [capital of Aram (Syria), and Israel’s defense against Assyria]. “Listen carefully, Damascus will cease to be a city And will become a fallen ruin.