Isaiah 19:8 web — The fishermen will lament, and all those who fish in the Nile will mourn, and those who spread nets on the waters will…

World English Bible

"The fishermen will lament, and all those who fish in the Nile will mourn, and those who spread nets on the waters will languish."

— Isaiah 19:8, World English Bible

Read in Another Translation

5 of 21 translations

Isaiah 19:8 in Other Translations

6 versions All translations

Isaiah 19 — Context

5

The waters will fail from the sea, and the river will be wasted and become dry.

6

The rivers will become foul. The streams of Egypt will be diminished and dried up. The reeds and flags will wither away.

7

The meadows by the Nile, by the brink of the Nile, and all the sown fields of the Nile, will become dry, be driven away, and be no more.

8

The fishermen will lament, and all those who fish in the Nile will mourn, and those who spread nets on the waters will languish.

9

Moreover those who work in combed flax, and those who weave white cloth, will be confounded.

10

The pillars will be broken in pieces. All those who work for hire will be grieved in soul.

11

The princes of Zoan are utterly foolish. The counsel of the wisest counselors of Pharaoh has become stupid. How do you say to Pharaoh, "I am the son of the wise, the son of ancient kings?"

Isaiah 19:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Isaiah 19:8 say?
Isaiah 19:8 in the World English Bible reads: “The fishermen will lament, and all those who fish in the Nile will mourn, and those who spread nets on the waters will languish.”
Where is Isaiah 19:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 19:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 19, verse 8.
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 19:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 19:8 in?
Isaiah 19:8 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 19:8?
Isaiah 19:8 reads (WEB): “The fishermen will lament, and all those who fish in the Nile will mourn, and those who spread nets on the waters will languish.” 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.
GodsGoodBook logo

GodsGoodBook

Making God's Word accessible to everyone

Experience the Bible like never before with multiple translations, powerful search tools, and features to make God's Word personal to you. Completely free, forever.

Features

15+ Bible Translations
Powerful Search Tools
Highlight & Annotate
Share Verses
100% Free Forever
© 2025 GodsGoodBookVersion 1.8.2