Isaiah 28:12

The Captivity of Ephraim

11Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people 12to whom He has said: “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen.

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Berean Standard Bible
to whom He has said: “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen.
American Standard Version (1901)
to whom he said, This is the rest, give ye rest to him that is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
Bible in Basic English
To whom he said, This is the rest, give rest to him who is tired; and by this you may get new strength; but they would not give ear.
Free Bible Version
He had told them, “You can rest here. Let those who are tired rest. This is the place where you can safely relax.” But they refused to listen.
Geneva Bible 1599
Vnto whome hee saide, This is the rest: giue rest to him that is weary: and this is the refreshing, but they would not heare.
King James (Authorized) Version
To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
One Unity Resource Bible
to whom he said, “This is the resting place. Give rest to weary;” and “This is the refreshing;” yet they would not sh'ma ·hear obey·.
Translation for Translators
Yahweh told his people long ago, “This is a place where you can rest; you are exhausted from all your travels through the desert, but you will be able to rest in this land.” But they refused to pay attention to what he said.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In the past he said to them “This is the rest, give rest to him who is weary; and this is the refreshing,” but they would not listen.
Noah Webster Bible
To whom he said, This is the rest with which ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.
World English Bible
to whom he said, “This is the resting place. Give rest to the weary,” and “This is the refreshing;” yet they would not hear.
Young's Literal Translation
Unto whom He hath said, 'This [is] the rest, give ye rest to the weary, And this — the refreshing:' And they have not been willing to hear,