Verse Comparison: Isaiah 29:21
American Standard Version
that make a man an offender in `his' cause, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just with a thing of nought.
Amplified® Bible
Those who make a man an offender {and} bring condemnation upon him with a word, and lay a trap for him who upholds justice at the city gate, and thrust aside the innocent {and} truly righteous with an empty plea.
Contemporary English Version
together with everyone who tells lies in court and keeps innocent people from getting a fair trial.
Darby English Version
that make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and pervert [the judgment of] the righteous by futility.
Good News Bible
God will destroy those who slander others, those who prevent the punishment of criminals, and those who tell lies to keep honest people from getting justice.
King James Version
That make a man an offender for a word, and lay a snare for him that reproveth in the gate, and turn aside the just for a thing of nought.
New American Standard Bible
Who cause a person to be indicted by a word, And ensnare him who adjudicates at the gate, And defraud the one in the right with meaningless arguments.
New International Version
those who with a word make a man out to be guilty,
who ensnare the defender in court
and with false testimony deprive the innocent of justice.
New King James Version
Who make a man an offender by a word,
And lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate,
And turn aside the just by empty words.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Who cause a person to receive indictment by a word, And ensnare him who adjudicates at the gate, And defraud the one in the right with meaningless arguments.
Revised Standard Version
who by a word make a man out to be an offender, and lay a snare for him who reproves in the gate, and with an empty plea turn aside him who is in the right.
Young's Literal Translation
Causing men to sin in word, And for a reprover in the gate lay a snare, And turn aside into emptiness the righteous.
