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Isaiah 41:5-7
Contemporary English Version
Isaiah 41:5-7
Contemporary English Version
5 Islands and foreign nations
saw what I did and trembled
as they came near.
What Can Idols Do?
6 Worshipers of idols
comfort each other,
saying, “Don't worry!”
7 Woodcarvers, goldsmiths,
and other workers[a]
encourage one another and say,
“We've done a great job!”
Then they nail the idol down,
so it won't fall over.
Footnotes
- 41.7 and other workers: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.
Isaiah 41:5-7
New International Version
Isaiah 41:5-7
New International Version
5 The islands(A) have seen it and fear;
the ends of the earth(B) tremble.
They approach and come forward;
6 they help each other
and say to their companions, “Be strong!(C)”
7 The metalworker(D) encourages the goldsmith,(E)
and the one who smooths with the hammer
spurs on the one who strikes the anvil.
One says of the welding, “It is good.”
The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.(F)
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