Isaiah 14:18 cpdv — All the kings of the nations throughout the whole world have slept in glory, each man in his own house.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"All the kings of the nations throughout the whole world have slept in glory, each man in his own house. "

— Isaiah 14:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 14 — Context

15

Yet truly, you shall be dragged down to Hell, into the depths of the pit.

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Those who see you, will lean toward you, and will gaze upon you, saying: ‘Could this be the man who disturbed the earth, who shook kingdoms,

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who made the world into a desert and destroyed its cities, who would not even open a prison for his prisoners?’ ”

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All the kings of the nations throughout the whole world have slept in glory, each man in his own house.

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But you have been rejected from your grave, like a useless polluted plant, and you have been bound up with those who were slain by the sword, and who descended to the bottom of the pit, like a rotting carcass.

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You will not be associated with them, even in the grave. For you have destroyed your own land; you have slain your own people. The offspring of the wicked ones will not be called upon for eternity.

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Prepare his sons for the slaughter, according to the iniquity of their fathers. They will not rise up, nor inherit the earth, nor fill the face of the world with cities.

Isaiah 14:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 14:18 say?
Isaiah 14:18 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “All the kings of the nations throughout the whole world have slept in glory, each man in his own house. ”
Where is Isaiah 14:18 in the Bible?
Isaiah 14:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 14, verse 18.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 14:18.
What translation should I read Isaiah 14:18 in?
Isaiah 14:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 14:18?
Isaiah 14:18 reads (CPDV): “All the kings of the nations throughout the whole world have slept in glory, each man in his own house. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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