Isaiah 16:7 cpdv — For this reason, Moab will wail to Moab; each one will wail. Speak of their wounds to those who rejoice upon the brick…

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"For this reason, Moab will wail to Moab; each one will wail. Speak of their wounds to those who rejoice upon the brick walls. "

— Isaiah 16:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 16 — Context

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My fugitives will live with you. Become a hiding place, O Moab, from the face of the destroyer. For the dust is at its end; the miserable one has been consumed. He who trampled the earth has failed.

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And a throne will be prepared in mercy, and One shall sit upon it in truth, in the tabernacle of David, judging and seeking judgment, and quickly repaying what is just.

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We have heard of the pride of Moab; he is very proud. His pride and his arrogance and his indignation is more than his strength.

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For this reason, Moab will wail to Moab; each one will wail. Speak of their wounds to those who rejoice upon the brick walls.

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For the suburbs of Heshbon are deserted, and the lords of the Gentiles have cut down the vineyard of Sibmah. Its vines have arrived even at Jazer. They have wandered in the desert. Its seedlings have been abandoned. They have crossed over the sea.

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I will weep with the tears of Jazer over this, the vineyard of Sibmah. I will inebriate you with my tears, Heshbon and Elealeh! For the sound of those who trample has rushed over your vintage and over your harvest.

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And so, rejoicing and exultation will be taken away from Carmel, and there will be no jubilation or exultation in the vineyards. He who was accustomed to tread will not tread out the wine in the winepress. I have taken away the sound of those who tread.

Isaiah 16:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 16:7 say?
Isaiah 16:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For this reason, Moab will wail to Moab; each one will wail. Speak of their wounds to those who rejoice upon the brick walls. ”
Where is Isaiah 16:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 16:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 16, verse 7.
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 16:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 16:7 in?
Isaiah 16:7 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 16:7?
Isaiah 16:7 reads (CPDV): “For this reason, Moab will wail to Moab; each one will wail. Speak of their wounds to those who rejoice upon the brick walls. ” 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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