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Berean Standard Bible

“who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’””

Isaiah 44:28

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In a section mocking idols, God announces what he will do for Jerusalem through a king who has not yet appeared. The name given is surprising: a foreign ruler.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

who says of Cyrus, ‘My shepherd will fulfill all that I desire,’ who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be rebuilt,’ and of the temple, ‘Let its foundation be laid.’”

World English Bible (WEB)

Who says of Cyrus, ‘He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure,’ even saying of Jerusalem, ‘She will be built;’ and of the temple, ‘Your foundation will be laid.’”

King James Version (KJV)

That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

American Standard Version (ASV)

That saith of Cyrus, [He is] my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure, even saying of Jerusalem, She shall be built; and of the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Who says of Cyrus, He will take care of my sheep, and will do all my pleasure: who says of Jerusalem, I will give the word for your building; and of the Temple, Your bases will be put in place.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Que dice de Ciro: Es mi pastor, y cumplirá todo lo que yo quiero, en diciendo á Jerusalem, Serás edificada; y al templo: Serás fundado.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Cuando respecto a Ciro digo: «Él es a quien he escogido como pastor», indefectiblemente hará él lo que yo diga. Y Jerusalén será reconstruida y restaurado su templo, porque yo lo he dicho.

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