Verse Comparison: Isaiah 21:12
American Standard Version
The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will inquire, inquire ye: turn ye, come.
Amplified® Bible
The watchman said, The morning comes, but also the night. [Another time, if Edom earnestly wishes to know] if you will inquire [of me], inquire; return, come again.
Contemporary English Version
From my guard post, I answered, "Morning will soon be here, but night will return. If you want to know more, come back later."
Darby English Version
The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will inquire, inquire; return, come.
Good News Bible
I answer, "Morning is coming, but night will come again. If you want to ask again, come back and ask."
King James Version
The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come.
New American Standard Bible
The watchman says, "Morning comes but also night. If you would inquire, inquire; Come back again."
New International Version
The watchman replies,
"Morning is coming, but also the night.
If you would ask, then ask;
and come back yet again."
New King James Version
The watchman said,
“ The morning comes, and also the night.
If you will inquire, inquire;
Return! Come back!”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The watchman says, "Morning comes but also night. If you would inquire, inquire; Come back again."
Revised Standard Version
The watchman says: "Morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire; come back again."
Young's Literal Translation
The watchman hath said, `Come hath morning, and also night, If ye inquire, inquire ye, turn back, come.'
