Isaiah 40:23

New International Reader's Version

He takes the power of princes away from them. He reduces the rulers of this world to nothing.

Cross References

Job 12:19

He removes the authority of priests and leads them away. He removes from their positions officials who have been in control for a long time.

Job 12:21

He looks down on proud leaders. He takes away the strength of those who are mighty.

Psalm 107:40

The God who looks down on proud nobles made them wander in a desert where no one lives.

Psalm 76:12

He breaks the proud spirit of rulers. The kings of the earth have respect for him.

Isaiah 2:11

Anyone who brags will be brought low. Anyone who is proud will be made humble. The Lord alone will be honored at that time.

Isaiah 2:12

The Lord who rules over all has set apart a day when he will judge. He has set it apart for all those who are proud and think they are important. He has set it apart for all those who brag about themselves. All of them will be brought low.

Isaiah 23:9

The Lord who rules over all planned to do it. He wanted to bring down all its pride and glory. He wanted to shame those who were honored all over the earth.

Isaiah 34:12

Edom’s nobles won’t have anything left there that can be called a kingdom. All its princes will vanish.

Isaiah 5:21

How terrible it will be for those who think they are wise! How terrible for those who think they are really clever!

Amos 2:3

I will kill Moab’s ruler. I will also kill all its officials,” says the Lord.