Isaiah 21:10-15
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
11The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?
12The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will inquire, inquire ye: return, come.
13The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim.
14The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled.
15For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.
Christian Standard Bible
11A pronouncement concerning Dumah: One calls to me from Seir, "Watchman, what is left of the night? Watchman, what is left of the night? "
12The watchman said, "Morning has come, and also night. If you want to ask, ask! Come back again."
13A pronouncement concerning Arabia: In the desert brush you will camp for the night, you caravans of Dedanites.
14Bring water for the thirsty. The inhabitants of the land of Tema meet the refugees with food.
15For they have fled from swords, from the drawn sword, from the bow that is strung, and from the stress of battle.
New Living Translation
English Standard Version
Chapter 21
10O my threshed and winnowed one, what I have heard from the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, I announce to you. 11The oracle concerning Dumah. One is calling to me from Seir, “Watchman, what time of the night? Watchman, what time of the night?”New International Version
New King James Version
11The burden against Dumah. He calls to me out of Seir, “Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?”
12The watchman said, “The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire; Return! Come back!”
13The burden against Arabia. In the forest in Arabia you will lodge, O you traveling companies of Dedanites.
14O inhabitants of the land of Tema, Bring water to him who is thirsty; With their bread they met him who fled.
15For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, From the bent bow, and from the distress of war.