New International Version (NIV)
16 Lord, they came to you in their distress;
when you disciplined them,
they could barely whisper a prayer.26:16 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.
Isaiah 26:16
Isaiah 26:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
16Lord, they sought You in distress;
They 26:16 Lit sound forth a whispercould only whisper a prayer,
Your discipline was upon them.
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
16O Lord, they sought You in distress;
They could only whisper a prayer,
Your chastening was upon them.
Amplified Bible (AMP)
16O Lord, they sought You in distress;
They managed only a prayerful whisper
When Your discipline was upon them.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
16O Lord, they sought You in their distress;
when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer.
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
16 Lord, when your people were suffering, they came to you.
When you punished them,
they could barely whisper a prayer.