New International Version (NIV)
12When Moab appears at her high place,
she only wears herself out;
when she goes to her shrine to pray,
it is to no avail.
Isaiah 16:12
Isaiah 16:12 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
12So it will come about when Moab presents himself,
When he tires himself upon his high place
And comes to his sanctuary to pray,
That he will not prevail.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
12So it will come to pass when Moab presents himself,
When he wearies himself [worshiping] on his high place [of idolatry]
And comes to his sanctuary [of Chemosh, god of Moab] to pray,
That he will not prevail. [Jer 48:13]
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
12When Moab appears on the high place,
when he wearies himself
and enters his sanctuary to pray,
it will do him no good.
American Standard Version (ASV)
12And it shall come to pass, when Moab presenteth himself, when he wearieth himself upon the high place, and shall come to his sanctuary to pray, that he shall not prevail.
Geneva Bible (GNV)
12And when it shall appeare that Moab shall be wearie of his hie places, then shall hee come to his temple to praie, but he shall not preuaile.
World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)
12It will happen that when Moab presents himself, when he wearies himself on the high place, and comes to his sanctuary to pray, that he will not prevail.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
12Moab’s people go to their high place to pray.
But all they do is wear themselves out.
Their god Chemosh can’t help them at all.
EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)
12Moab's people go to their altars and temples to pray for help from their gods. But they will only become tired. Their prayers will be useless.
Literal Standard Version (LSV)
12And it has come to pass, when it has been seen, || That Moab has been weary on the high place, || And he has come to his sanctuary to pray, || And is not able.