Isaiah 37:26

Isaiah 37:26 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

26“Have you not heard?

Long ago I ordained it.

In days of old I planned it;

now I have brought it to pass,

that you have turned fortified cities

into piles of stone.

26“Have you not heard?

Long ago I did it,

From ancient times I planned it.

Now I have brought it about

That you would turn fortified cities into ruined heaps.

26Have you not heard?

Long ago I did it,

From ancient times I planned it.

Now I have brought it to pass,

That you should turn fortified cities into ruinous heaps.

26“Have you not heard [says the God of Israel]

That I did it long ago,

That I planned it in ancient times?

Now I have brought it to pass,

That you [king of Assyria] would [be My instrument to] turn fortified cities into ruinous heaps.

26Have you not heard?

Long ago I ordained it;

in days of old I planned it.

Now I have brought it to pass,

that you should crush fortified cities

into piles of rubble.

26“ ‘ “But I, the Lord, say, ‘Haven’t you heard what I have done?

Long ago I arranged for you to do this.

In days of old I planned it.

Now I have made it happen.

You have turned cities with high walls

into piles of stone.