Isaiah 16:11

“Wherefore my bowels shal sound like an harpe for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kir-haresh.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

Wherefore my bowels shall sound like an harp for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kirharesh.
- King James Version

Therefore my heart intones like a harp for Moab And my inward feelings for Kir-hareseth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wherefore my heart soundeth like a harp for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kir-heres.
- American Standard Version (1901)

For this cause the cords of my heart are sounding for Moab, and I am full of sorrow for Kir-heres.
- Basic English Bible

Therefore my bowels sound like a harp for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kirheres.
- Darby Bible

Wherefore my bowels shall sound like a harp for Moab, and my inward parts for Kir-haresh.
- Webster's Bible

Therefore my heart sounds like a harp for Moab, and my inward parts for Kir Heres.
- World English Bible

Therefore my bowels for Moab as a harp do sound, And mine inward parts for Kir-Haresh.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wherefore my heart moaneth like a harp for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kir-heres.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 16:11


16:11 My bowels - Thro' compassion. In excessive grief, the bowels are sometimes rolled together, so as to make an audible noise.


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