Isaiah 48:11

Isaiah 48:11 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this.

How can I let myself be defamed?

I will not yield my glory to another.

Israel Freed

11“For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act;

For how can My name be profaned?

And I will not give My glory to another.

Rescue Promised

11For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act;

For how can My name be profaned?

And My glory I will not give to another.

Deliverance Promised

11“For My own sake, for My own sake, I will do it [I refrain and do not completely destroy you];

For how can My Name be defiled and profaned [as it would if My chosen people were completely destroyed]?

And I will not give My glory to another [by permitting the worshipers of idols to triumph over you].

End of Captivity Promised

11For My own sake, My very own sake, I will act;

for how can I let Myself be defamed?

I will not yield My glory to another.

Deliverance Promised to Israel

11I tried to purify you for my own honor.

I did it for the honor of my name.

How can I let myself be dishonored?

I will not give up my glory to any other god.

Israel Is Set Free