Isaiah 21:6

Modern

For this is what the Lord says to me: “Go, post a lookout and have him report what he sees.

Traditional

For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.

Literal

For thus the Lord has said to me: “Go, station the one keeping watch and let him declare what he sees.

Latin

Hæc enim dixit mihi Dominus: Vade, et pone speculatorem, et quodcumque viderit annuntiet.

Hebrew

English

For this is what the Lord says to me: “Go, post a lookout and have him report what he sees.

Theme notes and profiles

Ezekiel 33:2–7
“Son of man, speak to your people and tell them: ‘Suppose I bring the sword against a land, and the people of that land choose a man from among them, appointing him as their watchman,
Habakkuk 2:1–2
I will stand at my guard post and station myself on the ramparts. I will watch to see what He will say to me, and how I should answer when corrected.
Ezekiel 3:17
“Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel. Whenever you hear a word from My mouth, give them a warning from Me.
2 Kings 9:17–20
Now the watchman standing on the tower in Jezreel saw Jehu’s troops approaching, and he called out, “I see a company of troops!” “Choose a rider,” Joram commanded. “Send him out to meet them and ask, ‘Have you come in peace?’”
Isaiah 62:6
On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves,
Jeremiah 51:12–13
Raise a banner against the walls of Babylon; post the guard; station the watchmen; prepare the ambush. For the LORD has both devised and accomplished what He spoke against the people of Babylon.

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God