Verse Comparison: Isaiah 43:4
American Standard Version
Since thou hast been precious in my sight, `and' honorable, and I have loved thee; therefore will I give men in thy stead, and peoples instead of thy life.
Amplified® Bible
Because you are precious in My sight and honored, and because I love you, I will give men in return for you and peoples in exchange for your life.
Contemporary English Version
To me, you are very dear, and I love you. That's why I gave up nations and people to rescue you.
Darby English Version
Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee; and I will give men for thee, and peoples for thy life.
Good News Bible
I will give up whole nations to save your life, because you are precious to me and because I love you and give you honor.
King James Version
Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
New American Standard Bible
"Since you are precious in My sight, {Since} you are honored and I love you, I will give {other} men in your place and {other} peoples in exchange for your life.
New International Version
Since you are precious and honored in my sight,
and because I love you,
I will give men in exchange for you,
and people in exchange for your life.
New King James Version
Since you were precious in My sight,
You have been honored,
And I have loved you;
Therefore I will give men for you,
And people for your life.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Since I consider you precious in My sight, Since I honor you and I love you, I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life.
Revised Standard Version
Because you are precious in my eyes, and honored, and I love you, I give men in return for you, peoples in exchange for your life.
Young's Literal Translation
Since thou wast precious in Mine eyes, Thou wast honoured, and I have loved thee, And I appoint men in thy stead, And peoples instead of thy life.
