Isaiah 24:4 web — The earth mourns and fades away. The world languishes and fades away. The lofty people of the earth languish.

World English Bible

"The earth mourns and fades away. The world languishes and fades away. The lofty people of the earth languish."

— Isaiah 24:4, World English Bible

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Isaiah 24 — Context

1

Behold, Yahweh makes the earth empty, makes it waste, turns it upside down, and scatters its inhabitants.

2

It will be as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the creditor, so with the debtor; as with the taker of interest, so with the giver of interest.

3

The earth will be utterly emptied and utterly laid waste; for Yahweh has spoken this word.

4

The earth mourns and fades away. The world languishes and fades away. The lofty people of the earth languish.

5

The earth also is polluted under its inhabitants, because they have transgressed the laws, violated the statutes, and broken the everlasting covenant.

6

Therefore the curse has devoured the earth, and those who dwell therein are found guilty. Therefore the inhabitants of the earth are burned, and few men left.

7

The new wine mourns. The vine languishes. All the merry-hearted sigh.

Isaiah 24:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 24:4 say?
Isaiah 24:4 in the World English Bible reads: “The earth mourns and fades away. The world languishes and fades away. The lofty people of the earth languish.”
Where is Isaiah 24:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 24:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 24, verse 4.
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 24:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 24:4 in?
Isaiah 24:4 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 24:4?
Isaiah 24:4 reads (WEB): “The earth mourns and fades away. The world languishes and fades away. The lofty people of the earth 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.
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