Verse Comparison: Isaiah 22:17
American Standard Version
Behold, Jehovah, like a `strong' man, will hurl thee away violently; yea, he will wrap thee up closely.
Amplified® Bible
Behold, the Lord will hurl you away violently, O you strong man; yes, He will take tight hold of you {and} He will surely cover you [with shame].
Contemporary English Version
You may be powerful, but the LORD is about to snatch you up and throw you away.
Darby English Version
Behold, Jehovah will hurl thee with the force of a mighty man, and will cover thee entirely.
Good News Bible
You may be important, but the LORD will pick you up and throw you away.
King James Version
Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee.
New American Standard Bible
`Behold, the LORD is about to hurl you headlong, O man. And He is about to grasp you firmly
New International Version
"Beware, the LORD is about to take firm hold of you
and hurl you away, O you mighty man.
New King James Version
Indeed, the LORD will throw you away violently,
O mighty man,
And will surely seize you.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
'Behold, the LORD intends to hurl you headlong, O man. And He intends to grasp you firmly
Revised Standard Version
Behold, the LORD will hurl you away violently, O you strong man. He will seize firm hold on you,
Young's Literal Translation
Lo, Jehovah is casting thee up and down, A casting up and down, O mighty one,
