Verse Comparison: Isaiah 9:15
American Standard Version
The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
Amplified® Bible
The elderly and honored man, he is the head; and the prophet who teaches lies, he is the tail.
Contemporary English Version
Their rulers and leaders were the head, and the lying prophets were the tail.
Darby English Version
the ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
Good News Bible
The old and honorable men are the head---and the tail is the prophets whose teachings are lies!
King James Version
The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
New American Standard Bible
The head is the elder and honorable man, And the prophet who teaches falsehood is the tail.
New International Version
the elders and prominent men are the head,
the prophets who teach lies are the tail.
New King James Version
The elder and honorable, he is the head;
The prophet who teaches lies, he is the tail.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
The head we regard as the elder and honorable man, And the prophet who teaches falsehood we will regard as the tail.
Revised Standard Version
the elder and honored man is the head, and the prophet who teaches lies is the tail;
Young's Literal Translation
Elder, and accepted of face, he `is' the head, Prophet, teacher of falsehood, he `is' the tail.