Isaiah 57:6

Isaiah 57:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6The idols among the smooth stones of the ravines are your portion;

indeed, they are your lot.

Yes, to them you have poured out drink offerings

and offered grain offerings.

In view of all this, should I relent?

6“Among the 57:6 I.e., symbols of fertility godssmooth stones of the 57:6 Or wadiravine

Is your portion, 57:6 Lit they, theythey are your lot;

Even to them you have poured out a drink offering,

You have made a grain offering.

Should I 57:6 Or repentrelent of these things?

6Among the smooth stones of the ravine

Is your portion, they are your lot;

Even to them you have poured out a drink offering,

You have made a grain offering.

Shall I relent concerning these things?

6“Among the smooth stones of the ravine

Is your portion, they (the idols) are your lot;

Even to them you have poured out a drink offering,

You have offered a grain offering.

Should I be quiet concerning these things [leaving them unpunished—bearing them with patience]?

6Your portion is among the smooth stones of the valley;

indeed, they are your lot.

Even to them you have poured out a drink offering

and offered a grain offering.

Should I relent because of these?

6You have chosen some of the smooth stones in the valleys to be your gods.

You have joined yourselves to them.

You have even poured out drink offerings to them.

You have given grain offerings to them.

So why should I take pity on you?