Verse Comparison: Isaiah 21:5
American Standard Version
They prepare the table, they set the watch, they eat, they drink: rise up, ye princes, anoint the shield.
Amplified® Bible
They prepare the table, they spread the rugs, [and having] set the watchers [the revelers take no other precaution], they eat, they drink. Arise, you princes, and oil your shields [for your deadly foe is at the gates]!
Contemporary English Version
In Babylon the high officials were having a feast. They were eating and drinking, when someone shouted, "Officers, take your places! Grab your shields."
Darby English Version
Prepare the table, appoint the watch; eat, drink: arise, ye princes, anoint the shield.
Good News Bible
In the vision a banquet is ready; rugs are spread for the guests to sit on. They are eating and drinking. Suddenly the command rings out: "Officers! Prepare your shields!"
King James Version
Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield.
New American Standard Bible
They set the table, they spread out the cloth, they eat, they drink; "Rise up, captains, oil the shields,"
New International Version
They set the tables,
they spread the rugs,
they eat, they drink!
Get up, you officers,
oil the shields!
New King James Version
Prepare the table,
Set a watchman in the tower,
Eat and drink.
Arise, you princes,
Anoint the shield!
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
They set the table, they spread out the cloth, they eat, they drink; "Rise up, captains, oil the shields,"
Revised Standard Version
They prepare the table, they spread the rugs, they eat, they drink. Arise, O princes, oil the shield!
Young's Literal Translation
Arrange the table, watch in the watch-tower, Eat, drink, rise, ye heads, anoint the shield,
