Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
At this, Hezekiah replied to Isaiah, "What you've spoken from the LORD is good," because he had been thinking, "Why not, as long as there's peace and security in my lifetime"?"
New American Standard Bible
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the Lord which you have spoken is
King James Version
Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?
Holman Bible
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the Lord that you have spoken is good,”
A Conservative Version
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, The word of LORD which thou have spoken is good. He said moreover, Is it not so, if peace and truth shall be in my days?
American Standard Version
Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of Jehovah which thou hast spoken. He said moreover, Is it not so, if peace and truth shall be in my days?
Amplified
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, “The word of the Lord which you have spoken is good.” For he thought, “Is it not good, if [at least] there will be peace and security in my lifetime?”
Bible in Basic English
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, Good is the word of the Lord which you have said. Then he said, ... if in my time there is peace and righteousness?
Darby Translation
And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, Good is the word of Jehovah which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not so? if only there shall be peace and truth in my days!
Julia Smith Translation
And Hezekiah will say to Isaiah, Good the word of Jehovah which thou spakest And he will say, Shall not peace and truth be in my days?
King James 2000
Then said Hezekiah unto Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which you have spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth be in my days?
Lexham Expanded Bible
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The word of Yahweh which you have spoken [is] good," and he thought, "Is it not that peace and security shall be in my days?"
Modern King James verseion
And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, Good is the Word of Jehovah which you have spoken. And he said, Is it not good if peace and truth are in my days?
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "Welcome be the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken: so that peace and truth be kept in my days."
NET Bible
Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The Lord's word which you have announced is appropriate." Then he added, "At least there will be peace and stability during my lifetime."
New Heart English Bible
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The word of the LORD which you have spoken is good." He said moreover, "Isn't it so, if peace and truth shall be in my days?"
The Emphasized Bible
And Hezekiah said unto Isaiah - Good, is the word of Yahweh, which thou hast spoken. And he said - Is it not, that, peace and stability, there shall be in my days?
Webster
Then said Hezekiah to Isaiah, Good is the word of the LORD which thou hast spoken. And he said, Is it not good, if peace and truth shall be in my days?
World English Bible
Then Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "The word of Yahweh which you have spoken is good." He said moreover, "Isn't it so, if peace and truth shall be in my days?"
Youngs Literal Translation
And Hezekiah saith unto Isaiah, 'Good is the word of Jehovah that thou hast spoken;' and he saith, 'Is it not -- if peace and truth are in my days?'
Themes
Afflicted saints » Should be resigned
Afflictions » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
hezekiah » King of judah » His lack of wisdom in showing his resources to commissioners of babylon
Isaiah » Reproves hezekiah's folly in exhibiting his resources to the commissioners from babylon
Resignation » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
Resignation » Exemplified » hezekiah
Temptation » Yielding to temptation » hezekiah
The Surrendered life » Resignation in trials, examples of » David
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Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Kings 20:19
Verse Info
Context Readings
Hezekiah Reveals Too Much To A Babylonian Envoy
18 "Some of your descendants your very own seed, whom you will father will be carried away to become officials in the palace of the king of Babylon.'" 19 At this, Hezekiah replied to Isaiah, "What you've spoken from the LORD is good," because he had been thinking, "Why not, as long as there's peace and security in my lifetime"?" 20 Now the rest of Hezekiah's actions, as well as his glorious deeds, including how he constructed the pool and the conduit to bring water into the city, are recorded in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah, are they not?
Phrases
Cross References
1 Samuel 3:18
So Samuel told him everything he did not conceal anything from him. Eli said, "He is the LORD. May he do what seems good to him."
Leviticus 10:3
Moses spoke with Aaron about what the LORD had said: "Among those who are near me, I'll show myself holy so that I'll be glorified before all people." So Aaron remained silent.
Esther 9:30
Letters containing wishes for peace and stability were sent to all the Jewish people, to the 127 provinces of Ahasuerus' kingdom,
Job 1:21
and exclaimed: "I left my mother's womb naked, and I will return to God naked. The LORD has given, and the LORD has taken. May the name of the LORD be blessed."
Psalm 39:9
I remain silent; I do not open my mouth, for you are the one who acted.
Jeremiah 33:6
""Look, I'll bring restoration and healing to it, and I'll heal them. I'll reveal to them an abundance of peace and faithfulness.
Lamentations 3:22
Because of the LORD's gracious love we are not consumed, since his compassions never end.
Lamentations 3:39
Why should anyone living complain, any mortal, about being punished for sin?
Zechariah 8:19
"This is what the LORD of the Heavenly Armies says: "The fasts that occur in the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will be joyful and glad times for the house of Judah, replete with cheerful festivals. Therefore, love truth and peace.'"
Luke 2:10
Then the angel told them, "Stop being afraid! Listen! I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.
Luke 2:14
"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people who enjoy his favor!"