Verse Comparison: Isaiah 41:27
American Standard Version
`I am the' first `that saith' unto Zion, Behold, behold them; and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
Amplified® Bible
I [the Lord] first gave to Zion the announcement, Behold, [the Jews will be restored to their own land, and the man Cyrus shall be raised up who will deliver them] behold them! And to Jerusalem I gave a herald [Isaiah] bringing the good news.
Contemporary English Version
I was the first to tell the people of Jerusalem, "Look, it's happening!" I was the one who announced this good news to Zion.
Darby English Version
The first, [I said] to Zion, Behold, behold them! and to Jerusalem, I will give one that bringeth glad tidings.
Good News Bible
I, the LORD, was the first to tell Zion the news; I sent a messenger to Jerusalem to say, 'Your people are coming! They are coming home!'
King James Version
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
New American Standard Bible
"Formerly {I said} to Zion, `Behold, here they are.' And to Jerusalem, `I will give a messenger of good news.'
New International Version
I was the first to tell Zion, 'Look, here they are!'
I gave to Jerusalem a messenger of good tidings.
New King James Version
The first time I said to Zion,
‘ Look, there they are!’
And I will give to Jerusalem one who brings good tidings.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
" Formerly I said to Zion, 'Behold, here we see them ' And to Jerusalem, 'I will give a messenger of good news.'
Revised Standard Version
I first have declared it to Zion, and I give to Jerusalem a herald of good tidings.
Young's Literal Translation
First to Zion, Behold, behold them, And to Jerusalem one proclaiming tidings I give,
