Isaiah 23:2

Isaiah 23:2 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

2Be silent, you people of the island

and you merchants of Sidon,

whom the seafarers have enriched.

2Be silent, you inhabitants of the coastland,

You merchants of Sidon;

23:2 As in DSS; MT Who passed over the sea, they replenished youYour messengers crossed the sea

2Be silent, you inhabitants of the coastland,

You merchants of Sidon;

Your messengers crossed the sea

2Be silent, you inhabitants of the coastland,

You 23:2 So some versions; MT reads merchant.merchants of Sidon;

23:2 The DSS so read. MT reads Who crossed the sea, they replenished you.Your messengers crossed the sea

2Be silent, O dwellers of the coastland,

you merchants of Sidon,

whose traders have crossed the sea.23:2 DSS and LXX; MT whom the seafarers have enriched

2People on the island of Tyre, be silent.

Traders from the city of Sidon, be quiet.

Those who sail on the Mediterranean Sea have made you rich.