Isaiah 25:11

“And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

And hee shall spread foorth his hands in the midst of them, as hee that swimmeth spreadeth foorth his hands to swimme: and hee shall bring downe their pride together with the spoiles of their hands.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

And he will spread out his hands in the middle of it As a swimmer spreads out {his hands} to swim, But {the Lord} will lay low his pride together with the trickery of his hands.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst thereof, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth `his hands' to swim; but `Jehovah' will lay low his pride together with the craft of his hands.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And if he puts out his hands, like a man stretching out his hands in swimming, the Lord will make low his pride, however expert his designs.
- Basic English Bible

and he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth them forth to swim; and he shall bring down their pride together with the plots of their hands.
- Darby Bible

And he will spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he will bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.
- Webster's Bible

He will spread out his hands in its midst, like one who swims spreads out hands to swim, but his pride will be humbled together with the craft of his hands.
- World English Bible

And he spread out his hands in its midst, As spread out doth the swimmer to swim; And He hath humbled his excellency With the machinations of his hands.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And when he shall spread forth his hands in the midst thereof, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim, his pride shall be brought down together with the cunning of his hands.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 25:11


25:11 He - The Lord, whose power they shall be no more able to resist, than the waters can resist a man that swims. Spread - To smite and destroy them. The spoils - With all their wealth which they have gained by rapine, and spoiling of God's people.


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