For these things have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts: for though many houses should be built, many and fair houses shall be desolate, and there shall be no inhabitants in them.
GNV
Isaiah 5:9
This is in mine cares, saith the Lord of hostes. Surely many houses shall be desolate, euen great, and faire without inhabitant.
Parallel Translations
For these things have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts: for though many houses should be built, many and fair houses shall be desolate, and there shall be no inhabitants in them.
In mine ears said the Lord of hosts, Of a truth many houses shall be desolate, even great and fair, without inhabitant.
In my ears, Yahweh of Armies says: “Surely many houses will be desolate, even great and beautiful, unoccupied.
Cross References
Matthew 23:38Amos 5:11Isaiah 22:14Amos 3:7Matthew 22:7Isaiah 6:11–12Amos 6:11Isaiah 27:10Isaiah 5:62 Chronicles 36:21
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