6" 'Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: " 'Because you think you are wise, as wise as a god,


In Context

3 Are you wiser than Daniel ? Is no secret hidden from you?

4 By your wisdom and understanding you have gained wealth for yourself and amassed gold and silver in your treasuries.

5 By your great skill in trading you have increased your wealth, and because of your wealth your heart has grown proud.

6 " 'Therefore this is what the Sovereign LORD says: " 'Because you think you are wise, as wise as a god,

7 I am going to bring foreigners against you, the most ruthless of nations; they will draw their swords against your beauty and wisdom and pierce your shining splendor.

8 They will bring you down to the pit, and you will die a violent death in the heart of the seas.

Ezekiel 28:6 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:6Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God;

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

28:6Therefore, thus saith the Lord God: Because thy heart is lifted up as the heart of God:

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

28:6therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because thou hast set thy heart as the heart of God,

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:6Therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Because thou hast set thy heart as the heart of God,

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

28:6therefore thus saith the Lord GOD: Because thou hast set thine heart as the heart of God;

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:6Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Because thou hast set thy heart as the heart of God;

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

28:6therefore thus says the Lord Yahweh: Because you have set your heart as the heart of God,

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

28:6Therefore, thus said the Lord Jehovah: Because of thy giving out thy heart as the heart of God,

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

28:6Therefore thus said the Lord GOD; Because you have set your heart as the heart of God;