Devine Scripture

Isaiah 65:17

Isaiah chapter 65 · verse 17 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

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

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

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

Context

v.16so 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.

v.17This passage

v.18But be ye glad and rejoice for ever in that which I create; for, behold, I create Jerusalem a rejoicing, and her people a joy.

Cross references

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

  • Isaiah 51:16

    And I have put my words in thy mouth, and have covered thee in the shadow of my hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.

  • Revelation 21:1

    And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth are passed away; and the sea is no more.

  • Isaiah 43:18

    Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old.

  • Isaiah 66:22

    For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith Jehovah, so shall your seed and your name remain.

  • 2 Peter 3:13

    But, according to his promise, we look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.

  • Jeremiah 3:16

    And it shall come to pass, when ye are multiplied and increased in the land, in those days, saith Jehovah, they shall say no more, The ark of the covenant of Jehovah; neither shall it come to mind; neither shall they remember it; neither shall they miss it; neither shall it be made any more.