Isaiah 23:4LXX

Orthodox Bible · LXX · Verse 4 of 18

"Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, bring up virgins."
Isaiah 23:4

In context

2Be still, ye inhabitants of the isle; thou whom the merchants of Zidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.

3And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.

4Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, bring up virgins.

5As at the report concerning Egypt, shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.

6Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle.

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