Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them, who bring neither help nor advantage, but only shame and disgrace.” New Living Translation all who trust in him will be ashamed. He will not help you. Instead, he will disgrace you.” English Standard Version everyone comes to shame through a people that cannot profit them, that brings neither help nor profit, but shame and disgrace.” Berean Standard Bible everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them. They cannot be of help; they are good for nothing but shame and reproach.” King James Bible They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. New King James Version They were all ashamed of a people who could not benefit them, Or be help or benefit, But a shame and also a reproach.” New American Standard Bible “Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who do not benefit them, Who are not a help or benefit, but a source of shame and also disgrace.” NASB 1995 “Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot profit them, Who are not for help or profit, but for shame and also for reproach.” NASB 1977 “Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot profit them, Who are not for help or profit, but for shame and also for reproach.” Legacy Standard Bible Everyone will be ashamed because of a people who cannot profit them, Who are not for help or profit, but for shame and also for reproach.” Amplified Bible “All will be ashamed because of a people (the Egyptians) who cannot benefit them, Who are not a help or benefit, but a shame and also a disgrace.” Christian Standard Bible everyone will be ashamed because of a people who can’t help. They are of no benefit, they are no help; they are good for nothing but shame and disgrace. Holman Christian Standard Bible everyone will be ashamed because of a people who can’t help. They are of no benefit, they are no help; they are good for nothing but shame and reproach. American Standard Version They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. Contemporary English Version But Egypt can't protect you, and to trust that nation is useless and foolish." English Revised Version They shall all be ashamed of a people that cannot profit them, that are not an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. GOD'S WORD® Translation the people of Judah will be put to shame because that nation can't help them. That nation can't give aid or help to them. It can only offer shame and disgrace." Good News Translation the people of Judah will regret that they ever trusted that unreliable nation, a nation that fails them when they expect help." International Standard Version There is only loathsome destruction through a people that cannot benefit them, who bring neither help nor profit, but only shame and disgrace." Majority Standard Bible everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them. They cannot be of help; they are good for nothing but shame and reproach.” NET Bible all will be put to shame because of a nation that cannot help them, who cannot give them aid or help, but only shame and disgrace." New Heart English Bible They shall all be ashamed because of a people that can't profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach." Webster's Bible Translation They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. World English Bible They shall all be ashamed because of a people that can’t profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe made all ashamed of a people that do not profit, "" Not for help, and not for profit, "" But for shame, and also for reproach! Young's Literal Translation All he made ashamed of a people that profit not, Neither for help, not for profit, But for shame, and also for reproach! Smith's Literal Translation All acted wickedly for a people who will not profit them, not for help and not for profiting, but for shame and also for a reproach. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey were all confounded at a people that could not profit them: they were no help, nor to any profit, but to confusion and to reproach. Catholic Public Domain Version They have all been confounded because of a people who were not able to offer profit to them, who were not of assistance, nor of other usefulness, except to offer confusion and reproach. New American Bible All shall be ashamed of a people that gain them nothing, Neither help nor benefit, but only shame and reproach. New Revised Standard Version everyone comes to shame through a people that cannot profit them, that brings neither help nor profit, but shame and disgrace. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThey go to a people that cannot profit them, neither be a help nor a profit, but shame and reproach. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated With a people that does not profit them, not for help and not for a profit, but for shame and for reproach OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917They shall all be ashamed of a people that cannot profit them, That are not a help nor profit, But a shame, and also a reproach. Brenton Septuagint Translation In vain shall they labour in seeking to a people, which shall not profit them for help, but shall be for a shame and reproach. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Worthless Treaty with Egypt…4For though their princes are at Zoan and their envoys have arrived in Hanes, 5everyone will be put to shame because of a people useless to them. They cannot be of help; they are good for nothing but shame and reproach.” 6This is the burden against the beasts of the Negev: Through a land of hardship and distress, of lioness and lion, of viper and flying serpent, they carry their wealth on the backs of donkeys and their treasures on the humps of camels, to a people of no profit to them.… Cross References Jeremiah 2:36-37 How impulsive you are, constantly changing your ways! You will be disappointed by Egypt just as you were by Assyria. / Moreover, you will leave that place with your hands on your head, for the LORD has rejected those you trust; you will not prosper by their help.” Ezekiel 29:6-7 Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD. For you were only a staff of reeds to the house of Israel. / When Israel took hold of you with their hands, you splintered, tearing all their shoulders; when they leaned on you, you broke, and their backs were wrenched. 2 Kings 18:21 Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him. Lamentations 4:17 All the while our eyes were failing as we looked in vain for help. We watched from our towers for a nation that could not save us. Hosea 5:13 When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound. Hosea 7:11 So Ephraim has become like a silly, senseless dove—calling out to Egypt, then turning to Assyria. 2 Kings 17:4 But the king of Assyria discovered that Hoshea had conspired to send envoys to King So of Egypt, and that he had not paid tribute to the king of Assyria as in previous years. Therefore the king of Assyria arrested Hoshea and put him in prison. Isaiah 31:1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, who rely on horses, who trust in their abundance of chariots and in their multitude of horsemen. They do not look to the Holy One of Israel; they do not seek the LORD. Isaiah 20:5-6 Those who made Cush their hope and Egypt their boast will be dismayed and ashamed. / And on that day the dwellers of this coastland will say, ‘See what has happened to our source of hope, those to whom we fled for help and deliverance from the king of Assyria! How then can we escape?’” Jeremiah 37:5-7 Pharaoh’s army had left Egypt, and when the Chaldeans who were besieging Jerusalem heard the report, they withdrew from Jerusalem. / Then the word of the LORD came to Jeremiah the prophet: / “This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says that you are to tell the king of Judah, who sent you to Me: Behold, Pharaoh’s army, which has marched out to help you, will go back to its own land of Egypt. Isaiah 36:6 Look now, you are trusting in Egypt, that splintered reed of a staff that will pierce the hand of anyone who leans on it. Such is Pharaoh king of Egypt to all who trust in him. 2 Chronicles 28:16 At that time King Ahaz sent for help from the king of Assyria. Isaiah 31:3 But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. Isaiah 36:9 For how can you repel a single officer among the least of my master’s servants when you depend on Egypt for chariots and horsemen? Isaiah 19:11-13 The princes of Zoan are mere fools; Pharaoh’s wise counselors give senseless advice. How can you say to Pharaoh, “I am one of the wise, a son of eastern kings”? / Where are your wise men now? Let them tell you and reveal what the LORD of Hosts has planned against Egypt. / The princes of Zoan have become fools; the princes of Memphis are deceived. The cornerstones of her tribes have led Egypt astray. Treasury of Scripture They were all ashamed of a people that could not profit them, nor be an help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach. Isaiah 30:16 But ye said, No; for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift. Isaiah 20:5,6 And they shall be afraid and ashamed of Ethiopia their expectation, and of Egypt their glory… Isaiah 31:1-3 Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! … Jump to Previous Advantage Ashamed Bad Disgrace Help Offerings Profit Reproach Shame Use UselessJump to Next Advantage Ashamed Bad Disgrace Help Offerings Profit Reproach Shame Use UselessIsaiah 30 1. The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt8. And contempt of God's word 18. God's mercies toward his church 27. God's wrath and the people's joy, in the destruction of Assyria everyone will be put to shame The phrase "everyone will be put to shame" speaks to the universal consequence of misplaced trust. In the Hebrew context, the word for "shame" (בּוֹשׁ, bosh) often implies a deep sense of disappointment and disgrace. Historically, this reflects the Israelites' reliance on foreign alliances, particularly with Egypt, rather than trusting in God. The prophetic message here is a reminder that reliance on anything other than God leads to inevitable shame, as human solutions are inherently flawed and limited. because of a people who cannot profit them who are neither help nor benefit but only shame and reproach Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew everyoneכֹּ֣ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every will be put to shame הֹבִ֔ישׁ (hō·ḇîš) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 887: To smell bad, to be offensive because of עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against a people עַ֖ם (‘am) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock useless יוֹעִ֣ילוּ (yō·w·‘î·lū) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 3276: To confer or gain profit or benefit to them. לָ֑מוֹ (lā·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew They cannot לֹ֤א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no be of help; לְעֵ֙זֶר֙ (lə·‘ê·zer) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5828: A help, helper they are good לְהוֹעִ֔יל (lə·hō·w·‘îl) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3276: To confer or gain profit or benefit for nothing וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no but כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction shame לְבֹ֖שֶׁת (lə·ḇō·šeṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 1322: Shame, shameful thing and reproach. לְחֶרְפָּֽה׃ (lə·ḥer·pāh) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2781: Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda Links Isaiah 30:5 NIVIsaiah 30:5 NLT Isaiah 30:5 ESV Isaiah 30:5 NASB Isaiah 30:5 KJV Isaiah 30:5 BibleApps.com Isaiah 30:5 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 30:5 Chinese Bible Isaiah 30:5 French Bible Isaiah 30:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 30:5 They shall all be ashamed because (Isa Isi Is) |
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