25 I have dug wells in foreign lands[1]and drunk the water there. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt.'

Other Translations of Isaiah 37:25

King James Version

25 I have digged, and drunk water; and with the sole of my feet have I dried up all the rivers of the besieged places.

English Standard Version

25 I dug wells and drank waters, to dry up with the sole of my foot all the streams of Egypt.

The Message

25 I dug wells and drank my fill. I emptied the famous rivers of Egypt with one kick of my foot.

New King James Version

25 I have dug and drunk water, And with the soles of my feet I have dried up All the brooks of defense.'

New Living Translation

25 I have dug wells in many foreign lands and refreshed myself with their water. With the sole of my foot, I stopped up all the rivers of Egypt!'

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 37:25

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Isaiah 37 is the same as 2 Kings 19. Thus, please see the commentary on 2 Kings 19.