Translations
Modern
I said, “I will never again see the LORD, even the LORD, in the land of the living; I will no longer look on mankind with those who dwell in this world.
Traditional
I said, I shall not see the Lord, even the Lord, in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world.
Literal
I said, “I will not see YAH—YAH in the land of the living. I will look on mankind no more among those dwelling in the world.
Latin
Dixi: Non videbo Dominum Deum in terra viventium; non aspiciam hominem ultra, et habitatorem quietis.
Original
Hebrew
English
I said, “I will never again see the LORD, even the LORD, in the land of the living; I will no longer look on mankind with those who dwell in this world.
Notes
Hezekiah was very sad when he thought he might die. He believed that death would separate him from fellowship with God. He also feared losing time with his family and friends.
Hezekiah’s poem includes both lament (Isaiah 38:9–14) and praise (38:15–20). The praise remains restrained until the final verse.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
People
LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Hell Hezekiah History of Israel Inscriptions Isaiah, Book of Kings, Books of First and Second Miracle
Topics
Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Hezekiah: King of Judah: His Psalm of Thanksgiving Murmuring: Hezekiah Psalms of Hezekiah, Celebrating Deliverance from Death