Isaiah 41:21-24
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 41
21'Present your case,' the Lord says. 'Bring forward your evidence,' The King of Jacob says. 22Let them bring them forward and declare to us what is going to take place; As for the former events, declare what they were, So that we may consider them and know their outcome. Or announce to us what is coming; 23Declare the things that are going to come afterward, So that we may know that you are gods; Indeed, do good or evil, that we may be afraid and fear together. 24Behold, you are less than nothing, And your work is less than nothing! He who chooses you is an abomination.King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 41
21"Submit your case," says the Lord. "Present your arguments," says Jacob’s King. 22"Let them come and tell us what will happen. Tell us the past events, so that we may reflect on them and know the outcome, or tell us the future. 23Tell us the coming events, then we will know that you are gods. Indeed, do something good or bad, then we will be in awe when we see it.New Living Translation
Chapter 41
21'Present the case for your idols,' says the Lord. 'Let them show what they can do,' says the King of Israel. 22'Let them try to tell us what happened long ago so that we may consider the evidence. Or let them tell us what the future holds, so we can know what’s going to happen. 23Yes, tell us what will occur in the days ahead. Then we will know you are gods. In fact, do anything — good or bad! Do something that will amaze and frighten us. 24But no! You are less than nothing and can do nothing at all. Those who choose you pollute themselves.English Standard Version
Chapter 41
21Set forth your case, says the Lord; bring your proofs, says the King of Jacob. 22Let them bring them, and tell us what is to happen. Tell us the former things, what they are, that we may consider them, that we may know their outcome; or declare to us the things to come. 23 Tell us what is to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods; do good, or do harm, that we may be dismayed and terrified. 24Behold, you are nothing, and your work is less than nothing; an abomination is he who chooses you.New International Version
Chapter 41
21"Present your case," says the Lord. "Set forth your arguments," says Jacob’s King. 22"Tell us, you idols, what is going to happen. Tell us what the former things were, so that we may consider them and know their final outcome. Or declare to us the things to come, 23tell us what the future holds, so we may know that you are gods. Do something, whether good or bad, so that we will be dismayed and filled with fear.New King James Version
