Isaiah 5:9

Isaiah 5:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9The Lord Almighty has declared in my hearing:

“Surely the great houses will become desolate,

the fine mansions left without occupants.

9In my ears the Lord of armies has sworn, “Many houses shall certainly become desolate,

Even great and fine ones, without occupants.

9In my ears the Lord of hosts has sworn, “Surely, many houses shall become desolate,

Even great and fine ones, without occupants.

9In my ears the Lord of hosts said, “Be assured that many houses will become desolate,

Even great and beautiful ones will be unoccupied.

9I heard the Lord of Hosts declare:

“Surely many houses will become desolate,

great mansions left unoccupied.

9I heard the Lord who rules over all announce a message. He said,

“You can be sure that the great houses will become empty.

The fine homes will be left with no one living in them.