Verse Comparison: Isaiah 2:6
American Standard Version
For thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they are filled `with customs' from the east, and `are' soothsayers like the Philistines, and they strike hands with the children of foreigners.
Amplified® Bible
Surely [Lord] You have rejected {and} forsaken your people, the house of Jacob, because they are filled [with customs] from the east and with soothsayers [who foretell] like the Philistines; also they strike hands {and} make pledges {and} agreements with the children of aliens.
Contemporary English Version
Our LORD, you have deserted your people, Israel, because they follow customs of nations from the east. They worship Philistine gods and are close friends of foreigners.
Darby English Version
For thou hast cast off thy people, the house of Jacob, because they are filled [with what comes] from the east, and use auguries like the Philistines, and ally themselves with the children of foreigners.
Good News Bible
O God, you have forsaken your people, the descendants of Jacob! The land is full of magic practices from the East and from Philistia. The people follow foreign customs.
King James Version
Therefore thou hast forsaken thy people the house of Jacob, because they be replenished from the east, and are soothsayers like the Philistines, and they please themselves in the children of strangers.
New American Standard Bible
For You have abandoned Your people, the house of Jacob, Because they are filled {with influences} from the east, And {they are} soothsayers like the Philistines, And they strike {bargains} with the children of foreigners.
New International Version
You have abandoned your people,
the house of Jacob.
They are full of superstitions from the East;
they practice divination like the Philistines
and clasp hands with pagans.
New King James Version
For You have forsaken Your people, the house of Jacob,
Because they are filled with eastern ways;
They are soothsayers like the Philistines,
And they are pleased with the children of foreigners.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For You have abandoned Your people, the house of Jacob, Because they fill themselves with influences from the east, And they use soothsayers like the Philistines, And they strike bargains with the children of foreigners.
Revised Standard Version
For thou hast rejected thy people, the house of Jacob, because they are full of diviners from the east and of soothsayers like the Philistines, and they strike hands with foreigners.
Young's Literal Translation
For Thou hast left Thy people, the house of Jacob. For they have been filled from the east, And `are' sorcerers like the Philistines, And with the children of strangers strike hands.