Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.” New Living Translation Then I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.” English Standard Version And I said: “Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” Berean Standard Bible Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” King James Bible Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. New King James Version So I said: “Woe is me, for I am undone! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts.” New American Standard Bible Then I said, “Woe to me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of armies.” NASB 1995 Then I said, “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.” NASB 1977 Then I said, “Woe is me, for I am ruined! Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.” Legacy Standard Bible Then I said, “Woe is me, for I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh of hosts.” Amplified Bible Then I said, “Woe is me! For I am ruined, Because I am a man of [ceremonially] unclean lips, And I live among a people of unclean lips; For my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts.” Christian Standard Bible Then I said: Woe is me for I am ruined because I am a man of unclean lips and live among a people of unclean lips, and because my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Armies. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then I said: Woe is me for I am ruined because I am a man of unclean lips and live among a people of unclean lips, and because my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts. American Standard Version Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, Jehovah of hosts. Contemporary English Version Then I cried out, "I'm doomed! Everything I say is sinful, and so are the words of everyone around me. Yet I have seen the King, the LORD All-Powerful." English Revised Version Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for mine eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. GOD'S WORD® Translation So I said, "Oh, no! I'm doomed. Every word that passes through my lips is sinful. I live among people with sinful lips. I have seen the king, the LORD of Armies!" Good News Translation I said, "There is no hope for me! I am doomed because every word that passes my lips is sinful, and I live among a people whose every word is sinful. And yet, with my own eyes I have seen the King, the LORD Almighty." International Standard Version "How terrible it will be for me!" I cried, "because I am ruined! I'm a man with unclean lips, and I live among a people with unclean lips! And my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of the Heavenly Armies!" Majority Standard Bible Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” NET Bible I said, "Too bad for me! I am destroyed, for my lips are contaminated by sin, and I live among people whose lips are contaminated by sin. My eyes have seen the king, the LORD who commands armies." New Heart English Bible Then I said, "Woe is me. For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts." Webster's Bible Translation Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. World English Bible Then I said, “Woe is me! For I am undone, because I am a man of unclean lips and I live among a people of unclean lips, for my eyes have seen the King, Yahweh of Armies!” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd I say, “Woe to me, for I have been silent, "" For I [am] a man of unclean lips, "" And I am dwelling in [the] midst of a people of unclean lips, "" Because the King, YHWH of Hosts, my eyes have seen.” Young's Literal Translation And I say, 'Woe to me, for I have been silent, For a man -- unclean of lips am I, And in midst of a people unclean of lips I am dwelling, Because the King, Jehovah of Hosts, have my eyes seen.' Smith's Literal Translation And saying, Wo to me! for I was cut off; because I a man of unclean lips, and in the midst of a people of unclean lips I dwell: for mine eyes saw the king, Jehovah of armies. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I said: Woe is me, because I have held my peace; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people that hath unclean lips, and I have seen with my eyes the King the Lord of hosts. Catholic Public Domain Version And I said: “Woe to me! For I have remained silent. For I am a man of unclean lips, and I live in the midst of a people having unclean lips, and I have seen with my eyes the King, the Lord of hosts!” New American Bible Then I said, “Woe is me, I am doomed! For I am a man of unclean lips, living among a people of unclean lips, and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” New Revised Standard Version And I said: “Woe is me! I am lost, for I am a man of unclean lips, and I live among a people of unclean lips; yet my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen I said, Woe is me, I am dismayed; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I said “Woe to me, for I am overcome with astonishment, because I am a man of defiled lips and I dwell among a people whose lips are defiled, and my eyes have seen The King, LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts!” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then said I: Woe is me! for I am undone; Because I am a man of unclean lips, And I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; For mine eyes have seen the King, The LORD of hosts. Brenton Septuagint Translation And I said, Woe is me, for I am pricked to the heart; for being a man, and having unclean lips, I dwell in the midst of a people having unclean lips; and I have seen with mine eyes the King, the Lord of hosts. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Isaiah's Vision of the Lord in His Glory…4At the sound of their voices the doorposts and thresholds shook, and the temple was filled with smoke. 5Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” 6Then one of the seraphim flew to me, and in his hand was a glowing coal that he had taken with tongs from the altar.… Cross References Exodus 33:20 But He added, “You cannot see My face, for no one can see Me and live.” Job 42:5-6 My ears had heard of You, but now my eyes have seen You. / Therefore I despise myself, and I repent in dust and ashes.” Luke 5:8 When Simon Peter saw this, he fell at Jesus’ knees. “Go away from me, Lord,” he said, “for I am a sinful man.” Revelation 1:17 When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last, Ezekiel 1:28 The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Daniel 10:8-9 So I was left alone, gazing at this great vision. No strength remained in me; my face grew deathly pale, and I was powerless. / I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. Judges 13:22 “We are going to die,” he said to his wife, “for we have seen God!” Habakkuk 3:16 I heard and trembled within; my lips quivered at the sound. Decay entered my bones; I trembled where I stood. Yet I must wait patiently for the day of distress to come upon the people who invade us. Matthew 17:6 When the disciples heard this, they fell facedown in terror. Revelation 4:10-11 the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying: / “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things; by Your will they exist and were created.” Genesis 32:30 So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.” 1 Kings 19:13 When Elijah heard it, he wrapped his face in his cloak and went out and stood at the mouth of the cave. Suddenly a voice came to him and said, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” Numbers 14:5 Then Moses and Aaron fell facedown before the whole assembly of the congregation of Israel. 2 Chronicles 7:3 When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” Jeremiah 1:6 “Ah, Lord GOD,” I said, “I surely do not know how to speak, for I am only a child!” Treasury of Scripture Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the middle of a people of unclean lips: for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts. said I Exodus 33:20 And he said, Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live. Judges 6:22 And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the LORD, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord GOD! for because I have seen an angel of the LORD face to face. Judges 13:22 And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die, because we have seen God. undone. Exodus 4:10 And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. Exodus 6:12,30 And Moses spake before the LORD, saying, Behold, the children of Israel have not hearkened unto me; how then shall Pharaoh hear me, who am of uncircumcised lips? … Jeremiah 1:6 Then said I, Ah, Lord GOD! behold, I cannot speak: for I am a child. I dwell Isaiah 29:13 Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: Jeremiah 9:3-8 And they bend their tongues like their bow for lies: but they are not valiant for the truth upon the earth; for they proceed from evil to evil, and they know not me, saith the LORD… Ezekiel 2:6-8 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house… mine eyes Isaiah 33:17 Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off. Revelation 1:5-7 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood, … Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Cried Curse Destruction Dwell Eyes Fate Hosts Lips Midst Ruined Silent Unclean Undone Wo WoeJump to Next Almighty Armies Cried Curse Destruction Dwell Eyes Fate Hosts Lips Midst Ruined Silent Unclean Undone Wo WoeIsaiah 6 1. Isaiah, in a vision of the Lord in his glory5. Being terrified, has apprehensions removed 8. He offers himself, and is sent to show the obstinacy of the people 13. A remnant shall be saved Woe is me The Hebrew word for "woe" is "אוֹי" (oy), a term expressing deep distress and lamentation. In the context of Isaiah's vision, this exclamation signifies a profound realization of personal inadequacy and sinfulness in the presence of divine holiness. Isaiah's cry is not merely an expression of fear but a recognition of his unworthiness before God. This moment of self-awareness is crucial for any believer, as it marks the beginning of true repentance and transformation. for I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips and I dwell among a people of unclean lips for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts I am a man of unclean lips.--The prophet's words present at once a parallel and a contrast to those of Moses in Exodus 4:10. The Lawgiver feels only, or chiefly, his want of the gift of utterance which was needed for his work. With Isaiah the dominant thought is that his lips have been defiled by past sins of speech. How can he join in the praises of the seraphim with those lips from which have so often come bitter and hasty words, formal and ceremonial prayers? (Comp. James 3:2; James 3:9). His lips are "unclean" like those of one stricken, as Uzziah had been, by leprosy (Leviticus 13:45). He finds no comfort in the thought that others are as bad as he is, that he "dwells in the midst of a people of unclean lips." Were it otherwise, there might be some hope that influence from without might work his purification. As it is, he and his people seem certain to sink into the abyss. To "have seen the King, the Lord of hosts," was in such a case simply overwhelming (Exodus 33:20). . . . Verses 5-7. - THE SEQUEL OF THE VISION - THE PROPHET'S SENSE OF UNWORTHINESS. The vision of God in this life, whether natural or ecstatic, cannot but produce in the beholder a deep feeling of his unworthiness. God "is of purer eyes than to behold iniquity;" even "the heavens are not clean in his sight" (Job 15:15). Man, being never wholly purged from sin while on earth, cannot but shrink from contact with the absolutely Holy. Hence Isaiah's cry (ver. 5); and hence, to comfort him, the symbolic action of the seraph (ver. 6) and his encouraging words (ver. 7). Verse 5. - I am undone; literally, cut off, destroyed (comp. Isaiah 15:1; Jeremiah 47:5; Hosea 4:5, 6, etc.). God once said himself, "There shall no man see me and live" (Exodus 33:20). Men expected to die even when they had seen angels of God (Genesis 32:30; Judges 6:22, 23; Judges 13:22). How we are to reconcile Exodus 33:20 with this passage, Job 42:5, and Ezekiel 1:26-28, is uncertain. Perhaps the ecstatic sight was not included in the "seeing" of which God spoke to Moses. I am a man of unclean lips. A man must be indeed" perfect" never to offend in word (James 3:2). Isaiah felt that he had often so offended. His lips were not "clean" in God's sight, and if not his lips, then not his heart; for "out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh" (Matthew 12:34). I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips. Men catch up the phraseology of their time, and use wrong forms of speech, because they hear them daily. "Evil communications corrupt good manners" (1 Corinthians 15:33).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then I said,וָאֹמַ֞ר (wā·’ō·mar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “Woe אֽוֹי־ (’ō·w-) Interjection Strong's 188: Lamentation, Oh! is me, לִ֣י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew for כִֽי־ (ḵî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I am ruined, נִדְמֵ֗יתִי (niḏ·mê·ṯî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 1820: To be dumb, silent, to fail, perish, trans, to destroy because כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction I אָנֹ֔כִי (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I am a man אִ֤ישׁ (’îš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person of unclean טְמֵֽא־ (ṭə·mê-) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 2931: Unclean lips שְׂפָתַ֙יִם֙ (śə·p̄ā·ṯa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin dwelling יוֹשֵׁ֑ב (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry among וּבְתוֹךְ֙ (ū·ḇə·ṯō·wḵ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre a people עַם־ (‘am-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of unclean טְמֵ֣א (ṭə·mê) Adjective - masculine singular construct Strong's 2931: Unclean lips, שְׂפָתַ֔יִם (śə·p̄ā·ṯa·yim) Noun - fd Strong's 8193: The lip, language, a margin [and] כִּ֗י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction my eyes עֵינָֽי׃ (‘ê·nāy) Noun - cdc | first person common singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain have seen רָא֥וּ (rā·’ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7200: To see the King, הַמֶּ֛לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts.” צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign Links Isaiah 6:5 NIVIsaiah 6:5 NLT Isaiah 6:5 ESV Isaiah 6:5 NASB Isaiah 6:5 KJV Isaiah 6:5 BibleApps.com Isaiah 6:5 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 6:5 Chinese Bible Isaiah 6:5 French Bible Isaiah 6:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 6:5 Then I said Woe is me! 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