Isaiah 41:1

Isaiah 41:1 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

1“Be silent before me, you islands!

Let the nations renew their strength!

Let them come forward and speak;

let us meet together at the place of judgment.

1“Listen to Me in silence, you coastlands,

And let the peoples gain new strength;

Let them come forward, then let them speak;

Let’s come together for judgment.

1“Coastlands, listen to Me in silence,

And let the peoples gain new strength;

Let them come forward, then let them speak;

Let us come together for judgment.

1“Listen to Me in silence, you islands and coastlands,

And let the nations gain their strength;

Let them come near, then let them speak;

Let us come together for judgment [and decide the issue between us concerning the enemy from the east].

1“Be silent before Me, O islands,41:1 Or coastlands; also in verse 5

and let the peoples renew their strength.

Let them come forward and testify;

let us together draw near for judgment.

1The Lord says, “People who live on the islands,

come and stand quietly in front of me.

Let the nations gain new strength

in order to state their case.

Let them come forward and speak.

Let us go to court and find out who is right.