Isaiah 2:22

Isaiah 2:22 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

22Stop trusting in mere humans,

who have but a breath in their nostrils.

Why hold them in esteem?

22 2:22 Or Stop caring aboutTake no account of man, whose breath of life is in his nostrils;

For 2:22 Lit in whatwhy should he be esteemed?

22Stop regarding man, whose breath of life is in his nostrils;

For why should he be esteemed?

22Stop regarding man, whose breath [of life] is in his nostrils [for so little time];

For why should he be esteemed?

22Put no more trust in man,

who has only the breath in his nostrils.

Of what account is he?

22Stop trusting in mere human beings, who can’t help you.

They only live for a little while.

What good are they?