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English Standard Version
Isaiah 26:5
For he has humbled the inhabitants of the height, the lofty city. He lays it low, lays it low to the ground, casts it to the dust.
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Easy-to-Read Version
But he will destroy the proud city and punish those who live there. He will throw that high city down to the ground. It will fall into the dust.
But he will destroy the proud city and punish those who live there. He will throw that high city down to the ground. It will fall into the dust.
New Living Translation
He humbles the proud and brings down the arrogant city. He brings it down to the dust.
He humbles the proud and brings down the arrogant city. He brings it down to the dust.
Update Bible Version
For he has brought down those that dwell on high, the lofty city: he lays it low, he lays it low even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust.
For he has brought down those that dwell on high, the lofty city: he lays it low, he lays it low even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust.
New Century Version
He will destroy the proud city, and he will punish the people living there. He will bring that high city down to the ground and throw it down into the dust.
He will destroy the proud city, and he will punish the people living there. He will bring that high city down to the ground and throw it down into the dust.
New English Translation
Indeed, the Lord knocks down those who live in a high place, he brings down an elevated town; he brings it down to the ground, he throws it down to the dust.
Indeed, the Lord knocks down those who live in a high place, he brings down an elevated town; he brings it down to the ground, he throws it down to the dust.
Webster's Bible Translation
For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, [even] to the ground; he bringeth it [even] to the dust.
For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, [even] to the ground; he bringeth it [even] to the dust.
World English Bible
For he has brought down those who dwell on high, the lofty city: he lays it low, he lays it low even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust.
For he has brought down those who dwell on high, the lofty city: he lays it low, he lays it low even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust.
Amplified Bible
"For He has thrown down the [arrogant] ones who dwell on high, the lofty and inaccessible city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He hurls it to the dust.
"For He has thrown down the [arrogant] ones who dwell on high, the lofty and inaccessible city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He hurls it to the dust.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For he schal bowe doun hem that dwellen an hiy, and he schal make low an hiy citee; he schal make it low `til to the erthe; he schal drawe it doun `til to the dust.
For he schal bowe doun hem that dwellen an hiy, and he schal make low an hiy citee; he schal make it low `til to the erthe; he schal drawe it doun `til to the dust.
English Revised Version
For he hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city: he layeth it low, he layeth it low even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
For he hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city: he layeth it low, he layeth it low even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
Berean Standard Bible
For He has humbled those who dwell on high-He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust.
For He has humbled those who dwell on high-He lays the lofty city low. He brings it down to the ground; He casts it into the dust.
Contemporary English Version
God has put down our enemies in their mountain city and rubbed it in the dirt.
God has put down our enemies in their mountain city and rubbed it in the dirt.
American Standard Version
For he hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city: he layeth it low, he layeth it low even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
For he hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city: he layeth it low, he layeth it low even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
Bible in Basic English
For he has made low those who are lifted up, all the people of the town of pride: he makes it low, crushing it down to the earth; he makes it low in the dust.
For he has made low those who are lifted up, all the people of the town of pride: he makes it low, crushing it down to the earth; he makes it low in the dust.
Complete Jewish Bible
For he has humbled those in high places, levelling the lofty city, levelling it to the ground, laying it in the dust.
For he has humbled those in high places, levelling the lofty city, levelling it to the ground, laying it in the dust.
Darby Translation
For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low, he layeth it low to the ground, he bringeth it even to the dust.
For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low, he layeth it low to the ground, he bringeth it even to the dust.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
For He hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city, laying it low, laying it low even to the ground, bringing it even to the dust.
For He hath brought down them that dwell on high, the lofty city, laying it low, laying it low even to the ground, bringing it even to the dust.
King James Version (1611)
For hee bringeth downe them that dwell on high, the loftie citie he layeth it low; he layeth it low, euen to the ground, he bringeth it euen to the dust.
For hee bringeth downe them that dwell on high, the loftie citie he layeth it low; he layeth it low, euen to the ground, he bringeth it euen to the dust.
New Life Bible
For He has brought down low those who live on a high place, the high city. He lays it low. He lays it low to the ground. He throws it to the dust.
For He has brought down low those who live on a high place, the high city. He lays it low. He lays it low to the ground. He throws it to the dust.
New Revised Standard
For he has brought low the inhabitants of the height; the lofty city he lays low. He lays it low to the ground, casts it to the dust.
For he has brought low the inhabitants of the height; the lofty city he lays low. He lays it low to the ground, casts it to the dust.
Geneva Bible (1587)
For hee will bring downe them that dwell on hie: the hie citie he will abase: euen vnto the ground wil he cast it downe, & bring it vnto dust.
For hee will bring downe them that dwell on hie: the hie citie he will abase: euen vnto the ground wil he cast it downe, & bring it vnto dust.
George Lamsa Translation
He brings down those that dwell on high; the lofty city, he shall lay it low, even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust.
He brings down those that dwell on high; the lofty city, he shall lay it low, even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
For he hath brought down the inhabitants of the height the city exalted, - He layeth it low, Layeth it low even to the ground, Levelleth it, even to the dust:
For he hath brought down the inhabitants of the height the city exalted, - He layeth it low, Layeth it low even to the ground, Levelleth it, even to the dust:
Douay-Rheims Bible
For he shall bring down them that dwell on high, the high city he shall lay low. He shall bring it down even to the ground, he shall pull it down even to the dust.
For he shall bring down them that dwell on high, the high city he shall lay low. He shall bring it down even to the ground, he shall pull it down even to the dust.
Revised Standard Version
For he has brought low the inhabitants of the height, the lofty city. He lays it low, lays it low to the ground, casts it to the dust.
For he has brought low the inhabitants of the height, the lofty city. He lays it low, lays it low to the ground, casts it to the dust.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
For he hath brought downe the high minded citizens: as for the proude citie he hath brought it lowe, euen to the ground shall he cast it downe, and bring it vnto dust.
For he hath brought downe the high minded citizens: as for the proude citie he hath brought it lowe, euen to the ground shall he cast it downe, and bring it vnto dust.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
who hast humbled and brought down them that dwell on high thou shalt cast down strong cities, and bring them to the ground.
who hast humbled and brought down them that dwell on high thou shalt cast down strong cities, and bring them to the ground.
Good News Translation
He has humbled those who were proud; he destroyed the strong city they lived in, and sent its walls crashing into the dust.
He has humbled those who were proud; he destroyed the strong city they lived in, and sent its walls crashing into the dust.
Christian Standard Bible®
For he has humbled those who live in lofty places—an inaccessible city.He brings it down; he brings it down to the ground;he throws it to the dust.
For he has humbled those who live in lofty places—an inaccessible city.He brings it down; he brings it down to the ground;he throws it to the dust.
Hebrew Names Version
For he has brought down those who dwell on high, the lofty city: he lays it low, he lays it low even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust.
For he has brought down those who dwell on high, the lofty city: he lays it low, he lays it low even to the ground; he brings it even to the dust.
King James Version
For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
Lexham English Bible
For he has thrown down the inhabitants of the height, he lays low the lofty city. He lays it low to the ground; he throws her to the dust.
For he has thrown down the inhabitants of the height, he lays low the lofty city. He lays it low to the ground; he throws her to the dust.
Literal Translation
For He bows the dwellers on high; He lays low the lofty city; He lays it low to the ground; He makes it touch even to the dust.
For He bows the dwellers on high; He lays low the lofty city; He lays it low to the ground; He makes it touch even to the dust.
Young's Literal Translation
For He bowed down the dwellers on high, A city set on high He maketh low, He maketh it low unto the earth, He causeth it to come unto the dust,
For He bowed down the dwellers on high, A city set on high He maketh low, He maketh it low unto the earth, He causeth it to come unto the dust,
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
For why, it is he, yt bringeth lowe the hie mynded citesyns, & casteth downe the proude cities. He casteth the to the groude, yee eue in to ye myre, yt they maye be trode
For why, it is he, yt bringeth lowe the hie mynded citesyns, & casteth downe the proude cities. He casteth the to the groude, yee eue in to ye myre, yt they maye be trode
New American Standard Bible
"For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust.
"For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust.
New King James Version
For He brings down those who dwell on high, The lofty city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He brings it down to the dust.
For He brings down those who dwell on high, The lofty city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He brings it down to the dust.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
"For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust.
"For He has brought low those who dwell on high, the unassailable city; He lays it low, He lays it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust.
Legacy Standard Bible
For He has laid low those who settle on high, the exalted city;He brings it low, He brings it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust.
For He has laid low those who settle on high, the exalted city;He brings it low, He brings it low to the ground, He casts it to the dust.
Contextual Overview
5 For he has humbled the inhabitants of the height, the lofty city. He lays it low, lays it low to the ground, casts it to the dust. 6 The foot tramples it, the feet of the poor, the steps of the needy." 7 The path of the righteous is level; you make level the way of the righteous. 8 In the path of your judgments, O Lord , we wait for you; your name and remembrance are the desire of our soul. 9 My soul yearns for you in the night; my spirit within me earnestly seeks you. For when your judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world learn righteousness. 10 If favor is shown to the wicked, he does not learn righteousness; in the land of uprightness he deals corruptly and does not see the majesty of the Lord . 11 O Lord , your hand is lifted up, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your people, and be ashamed. Let the fire for your adversaries consume them.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
bringeth: Isaiah 2:12, Isaiah 13:11, Isaiah 14:13, Isaiah 25:11, Job 40:11-13
the lofty: Isaiah 25:12, Isaiah 32:19, Isaiah 47:1, Jeremiah 50:31, Jeremiah 50:32, Jeremiah 51:25, Jeremiah 51:26, Jeremiah 51:37, Jeremiah 51:64, Revelation 18:2
Reciprocal: Leviticus 26:19 - will break Joshua 10:24 - put your feet Isaiah 63:6 - I will bring Lamentations 2:2 - brought them down to Ezekiel 17:24 - have brought Ezekiel 26:11 - thy Micah 7:10 - now 1 Corinthians 1:27 - General
Cross-References
Genesis 12:4
So Abram went, as the Lord had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran.
So Abram went, as the Lord had told him, and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran.
Genesis 17:23
Then Abraham took Ishmael his son and all those born in his house or bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house, and he circumcised the flesh of their foreskins that very day, as God had said to him.
Then Abraham took Ishmael his son and all those born in his house or bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house, and he circumcised the flesh of their foreskins that very day, as God had said to him.
Genesis 18:19
For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him."
For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what he has promised him."
Genesis 22:16
and said, "By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord , because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,
and said, "By myself I have sworn, declares the Lord , because you have done this and have not withheld your son, your only son,
Genesis 22:18
and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice."
and in your offspring shall all the nations of the earth be blessed, because you have obeyed my voice."
Genesis 26:1
Now there was a famine in the land, besides the former famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Gerar to Abimelech king of the Philistines.
Now there was a famine in the land, besides the former famine that was in the days of Abraham. And Isaac went to Gerar to Abimelech king of the Philistines.
Genesis 26:2
And the Lord appeared to him and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; dwell in the land of which I shall tell you.
And the Lord appeared to him and said, "Do not go down to Egypt; dwell in the land of which I shall tell you.
Genesis 26:6
So Isaac settled in Gerar.
So Isaac settled in Gerar.
Matthew 5:19
Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 7:24
"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
"Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
For he bringeth down them that dwell on high, the lofty city,.... That dwell on high in the high city, so the accents require the words to be rendered; and accordingly the Targum is,
"for he will bring low the inhabitants of the high and strong city;''
such that dwell in a city built on high, and in the high towers and palaces of it; or that sit on high thrones, are spiritual wickednesses in high places, and are of proud and haughty dispositions and conduct; as the pope of Rome and his cardinals, c. for not the city of Jerusalem is here meant, as Jerom thinks, whose destruction he supposes is foretold, as both by the Babylonians and Romans; and therefore, he observes, the word is doubled in the next clause; nor the city of Nineveh; nor Babylon, literally taken; but mystical Babylon is here meant. Jarchi interprets them that dwell on high of Tyre and Greece; but Jerom says, the Jews understand by the lofty city the city of Rome; and this seems to be the true sense; a city built upon seven hills or mountains; a city that has ruled over the kings of the earth, and whose present inhabitants are proud and haughty:
he layeth it low: he layeth it low, [even] to the ground; he bringeth it [even] to the dust; all which expressions denote the utter destruction of it; see Isaiah 25:12.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The lofty city, he layeth it low - The city of Babylon (see the note at Isaiah 25:12; compare Isaiah 13:0, note; Isaiah 14:1, note)
