Verse (Click for Chapter) Berean Study BibleTo one bereft of an offering who chooses wood that will not rot, who seeks a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple? King James Bible He that is so impoverished that he hath no oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to prepare a graven image, that shall not be moved. American Standard Version He that is too impoverished for'such an oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a skilful workman to set up a graven image, that shall not be moved. Darby Bible Translation He that is impoverished, so that he hath no offering, chooseth a tree that doth not rot; he seeketh unto him a skilled workman to prepare a graven image that shall not be moved. Douay-Rheims Bible He hath chosen strong wood, and that will not rot: the skilful workman seeketh how he may set up an idol that may not be moved. English Revised Version He that is too impoverished for such an oblation chooseth a tree that will not rot; he seeketh unto him a cunning workman to set up a graven image, that shall not be moved. Young's Literal Translation He who is poor by heave-offerings, A tree not rotten doth choose, A skilful artisan he seeketh for it, To establish a graven image -- not moved. Isaiah 40:20 /isaiah/40-20.htm">Isaiah 40:20 /isaiah/40-20.htm">Isaiah 40:20 |