King James Bible
KJVFor it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Isaiah 16:2 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
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King James BibleKJV | For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. | |
American Standard VersionASV | For it shall be that, as wandering birds, as a scattered nest, so shall the daughters of Moab be at the fords of the Arnon. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And it shall come to pass, that as a bird fleeing away, and as young ones flying out of the nest, so shall the daughters of Moab be in the passage of Arnon. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And it shall be that as a wandering bird, as a scattered nest, so shall the daughters of Moab be at the fords of the Arnon. | |
English Revised VersionERV | For it shall be that, as wandering birds, as a scattered nest, so shall the daughters of Moab be at the fords of Arnon. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. | |
World English BibleWEB | For it will be that as wandering birds, as a scattered nest, so will the daughters of Moab be at the fords of the Arnon. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And it hath come to pass, As a wandering bird, a nest cast out, Are daughters of Moab, at fords of Arnon. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | For it shall be, that, as a wandering bird cast out of the nest, so the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon. |