Isaiah 41:17

Isaiah 41:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17“The poor and needy search for water,

but there is none;

their tongues are parched with thirst.

But I the Lord will answer them;

I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

17¶“The poor and needy are seeking water, but there is none,

And their tongues are parched with thirst.

I, the Lord, will answer them Myself;

As the God of Israel I will not abandon them.

17“The afflicted and needy are seeking water, but there is none,

And their tongue is parched with thirst;

I, the Lord, will answer them Myself,

As the God of Israel I will not forsake them.

17¶“The poor and needy are seeking water, but there is none;

Their tongues are parched with thirst.

I, the Lord, will answer them Myself;

I, the God of Israel, will not neglect them.

17The poor and needy seek water, but there is none;

their tongues are parched with thirst.

I, the Lord, will answer them;

I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

17“Those who are poor and needy search for water.

But there isn’t any.

Their tongues are dry because they are thirsty.

But I will help them. I am the Lord.

I will not desert them.

I am Israel’s God.