King James Bible
KJVAnd I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Isaiah 8:17 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 |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | And I will wait for the Lord, who hath hid his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | And I will wait for Jehovah, who hideth his face from the house of Jacob; and I will look for him. | |
English Revised VersionERV | And I will wait for the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. | |
World English BibleWEB | I will wait for Yahweh, who hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | And I have waited for Jehovah, Who is hiding His face from the house of Jacob, And I have looked for Him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | And I will wait on the LORD, that hides his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him. |