New International Version (NIV)
12The watchman replies,
“Morning is coming, but also the night.
If you would ask, then ask;
and come back yet again.”
Isaiah 21:12
Isaiah 21:12 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
12The watchman says,
“Morning comes but also night.
If you would inquire, inquire;
Come back again.”
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
12The watchman says,
“Morning comes but also night.
If you would inquire, inquire;
Come back again.”
Amplified Bible (AMP)
12The watchman says,
“The morning comes [only briefly], but also [comes] the night [of Babylonian oppression].
If you would ask [of me then], ask [again, if Edom really wishes to know];
Come back again.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
12The watchman replies,
“Morning has come, but also the night.
If you would inquire, then inquire.
Come back yet again.”
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
12The guard answers,
“Morning is coming, but the night will return.
If you want to ask again,
come back and ask.”