Isaiah 50:4

Isaiah chapter 50 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

The Lord God hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

The Lord Jehovah hath given me the tongue of them that are taught, that I may know how to sustain with words him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as they that are taught.

Context

v.3I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering.

v.4This passage

v.5The Lord Jehovah hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 25:11

    A word fitly spoken Islikeapples of gold in network of silver.

  • Psalms 45:2

    Thou art fairer than the children of men; Grace is poured into thy lips: Therefore God hath blessed thee for ever.

  • Matthew 11:28

    Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

  • Jeremiah 1:9

    Then Jehovah put forth his hand, and touched my mouth; and Jehovah said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth:

  • Isaiah 57:15

    For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite.

  • John 7:46

    The officers answered, Never man so spake.