Verse Comparison: Isaiah 13:3
American Standard Version
I have commanded my consecrated ones, yea, I have called my mighty men for mine anger, even my proudly exulting ones.
Amplified® Bible
I Myself [says the Lord] have commanded My designated ones and have summoned My mighty men to execute My anger, even My proudly exulting ones [the Medes and Persians]--those who are made to triumph for My honor.
Contemporary English Version
The LORD has commanded his very best warriors and his proud heroes to show how angry he is.
Darby English Version
I have commanded my hallowed ones, I have also called my mighty men for mine anger, them that rejoice in my highness.
Good News Bible
The LORD has called out his proud and confident soldiers to fight a holy war and punish those he is angry with.
King James Version
I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.
New American Standard Bible
I have commanded My consecrated ones, I have even called My mighty warriors, My proudly exulting ones, To {execute} My anger.
New International Version
I have commanded my holy ones;
I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath—
those who rejoice in my triumph.
New King James Version
I have commanded My sanctified ones;
I have also called My mighty ones for My anger—
Those who rejoice in My exaltation.”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I have commanded My consecrated ones, I have even called My mighty warriors, My proudly exulting ones, To execute My anger.
Revised Standard Version
I myself have commanded my consecrated ones, have summoned my mighty men to execute my anger, my proudly exulting ones.
Young's Literal Translation
I have given charge to My sanctified ones, Also I have called My mighty ones for Mine anger, Those rejoicing at Mine excellency.'