Isaiah 28:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.”
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“Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“Therefore, hear a word of Jehovah, ye men of scorning, Ruling this people that <FI>is<Fi> in Jerusalem.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Isaiah 28:14 — 12 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Proverbs 1:22“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
- Proverbs 3:34He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
- Proverbs 29:8Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
- Isaiah 1:10Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
- Isaiah 1:23Your rulers are rebels, friends of thieves. They all love bribes and chasing after rewards. They do not defend the fatherless, and the plea of the widow never comes before them.
- Isaiah 5:9I heard the LORD of Hosts declare: “Surely many houses will become desolate, great mansions left unoccupied.
- Isaiah 28:22So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.
- Isaiah 29:20For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
- Isaiah 46:12Listen to Me, you stubborn people, far removed from righteousness:
- Ezekiel 16:35Therefore, O prostitute, hear the word of the LORD!
- Hosea 7:5The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.
- Acts 13:41‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”
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