King James Bible
KJVBe still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Isaiah 23:2 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 | Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Be still, ye inhabitants of the coast, thou whom the merchants of Sidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Be silent, you that dwell in the island: the merchants of Sidon passing over the sea, have filled thee. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle! The merchants of Sidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished thee. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished. | |
World English BibleWEB | Be still, you inhabitants of the coast, you whom the merchants of Sidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Be silent, ye inhabitants of the isle, Trader of Zidon, passing the sea, they filled thee. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Be still, you inhabitants of the isle; you whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished. |