Devine Scripture

Isaiah 65:16

Isaiah chapter 65 · verse 16 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

so that he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

That he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

so that he who blesseth himself in the earth shall bless himself in the God of truth; and he that sweareth in the earth shall swear by the God of truth; because the former troubles are forgotten, and because they are hid from mine eyes.

Context

v.15And ye shall leave your name for a curse unto my chosen; and the Lord Jehovah will slay thee; and he will call his servants by another name:

v.16This passage

v.17For, behold, I create new heavens and a new earth; and the former things shall not be remembered, nor come into mind.

Cross references

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

  • Romans 14:11

    For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, to me every knee shall bow, And every tongue shall confess to God.

  • Psalms 31:5

    Into thy hand I commend my spirit: Thou hast redeemed me, O Jehovah, thou God of truth.

  • Deuteronomy 32:4

    The Rock, his work is perfect; For all his ways are justice: A God of faithfulness and without iniquity, Just and right is he.

  • Jeremiah 12:16

    And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, As Jehovah liveth; even as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built up in the midst of my people.

  • John 1:14

    And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us (and we beheld his glory, glory as of the only begotten from the Father), full of grace and truth.

  • Psalms 72:17

    His name shall endure for ever; His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him; All nations shall call him happy.