Isaiah 14:11

14:11 Your splendor ¹  has been brought down to Sheol,

as well as the sound of your stringed instruments. ² 

You lie on a bed of maggots,

with a blanket of worms over you. ³ 

Isaiah 43:4

43:4 Since you are precious and special in my sight, ⁴ 

and I love you,

I will hand over people in place of you,

nations in place of your life.

[14:11]  ¹ tn Or “pride” (NCV, CEV); KJV, NIV, NRSV “pomp.”

[14:11]  ² tn Or “harps” (NAB, NIV, NRSV).

[14:11]  ³ tn Heb “under you maggots are spread out, and worms are your cover.”

[43:4]  ⁴ tn Heb “Since you are precious in my eyes and you are honored.”