Verse Comparison: Isaiah 48:3
American Standard Version
I have declared the former things from of old; yea, they went forth out of my mouth, and I showed them: suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.
Amplified® Bible
I have declared from the beginning the former things [which happened in times past to Israel]; they went forth from My mouth and I made them known; then suddenly I did them, and they came to pass [says the Lord].
Contemporary English Version
Long ago I announced what was going to be, then without warning, I made it happen.
Darby English Version
I have declared the former things long ago; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I caused them to be heard: I wrought suddenly, and they came to pass.
Good News Bible
The LORD says to Israel, "Long ago I predicted what would take place; then suddenly I made it happen.
King James Version
I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass.
New American Standard Bible
"I declared the former things long ago And they went forth from My mouth, and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.
New International Version
I foretold the former things long ago,
my mouth announced them and I made them known;
then suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.
New King James Version
“ I have declared the former things from the beginning;
They went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it.
Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"I declared the former things long ago And they went forth from My mouth, and I proclaimed them Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.
Revised Standard Version
"The former things I declared of old, they went forth from my mouth and I made them known; then suddenly I did them and they came to pass.
Young's Literal Translation
The former things from that time I declared, And from my mouth they have gone forth, And I proclaim them, Suddenly I have done, and it cometh.