Isaiah 22:10

Isaiah 22:10 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

10You counted the buildings in Jerusalem

and tore down houses to strengthen the wall.

10Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem

And tore down houses to fortify the wall.

10Then you counted the houses of Jerusalem

And you tore down the houses [to get materials] to fortify the city wall [by extending it].

10You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall.

10and ye numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and ye brake down the houses to fortify the wall;

10And yee nombred the houses of Ierusalem, and the houses haue yee broken downe to fortifie the wall,

10You counted the houses of Jerusalem, and you broke down the houses to fortify the wall.

10You picked out the weaker buildings in Jerusalem.

You tore them down and used their stones

to strengthen the city walls against attack.

10You counted the houses in Jerusalem and you knocked down some of them. You used the stones to make the city's wall stronger.

10And you numbered the houses of Jerusalem, || And you break down the houses to fortify the wall.