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Isaiah 41:23–24

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or, failing that, tell us what will happen in the future.

Can’t do that?

How about doing something—anything!

Good or bad—whatever.

Can you hurt us or help us? Do we need to be afraid?’

They say nothing, because they are nothing—

sham gods, no-gods, fool-making gods.

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ESVEnglish Standard Version

Tell us what is to come hereafter,

that we may know that you are gods;

do good, or do harm,

that we may be dismayed and terrified.

Behold, you are nothing,

and your work is less than nothing;

an abomination is he who chooses you.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

tell us what the future holds,

so we may know that you are gods.

Do something, whether good or bad,

so that we will be dismayed and filled with fear.

But you are less than nothing

and your works are utterly worthless;

whoever chooses you is detestable.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Tell us the coming events,

then we will know that you are gods.

Indeed, do something good or bad,

then we will be in awe when we see it.

Look, you are nothing

and your work is worthless.

Anyone who chooses you is detestable.

NLTNew Living Translation

Yes, tell us what will occur in the days ahead.

Then we will know you are gods.

In fact, do anything—good or bad!

Do something that will amaze and frighten us.

But no! You are less than nothing and can do nothing at all.

Those who choose you pollute themselves.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

tell us the things coming hereafter,

that we may know that you are gods.

Indeed, do good or do evil,

that we may be afraid and see together.

Look! you are nothing,

and your work is something worthless;

whoever chooses you is an abomination.

KJV 1900King James Version

Shew the things that are to come hereafter,

That we may know that ye are gods:

Yea, do good, or do evil,

That we may be dismayed, and behold it together.

Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought:

An abomination is he that chooseth you.