Isaiah 10:12
New International Version
When the Lord has finished all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the willful pride of his heart and the haughty look in his eyes.

New Living Translation
After the Lord has used the king of Assyria to accomplish his purposes on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, he will turn against the king of Assyria and punish him—for he is proud and arrogant.

English Standard Version
When the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, he will punish the speech of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria and the boastful look in his eyes.

Berean Standard Bible
So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes.

King James Bible
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

New King James Version
Therefore it shall come to pass, when the Lord has performed all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, that He will say, “I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his haughty looks.”

New American Standard Bible
So it will be that when the Lord has completed all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria and the arrogant pride of his eyes.”

NASB 1995
So it will be that when the Lord has completed all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria and the pomp of his haughtiness.”

NASB 1977
So it will be that when the Lord has completed all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria and the pomp of his haughtiness.”

Legacy Standard Bible
So it will be that when the Lord has completed all His work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria and the pomp of his eyes which are raised high.”

Amplified Bible
So when the Lord has completed all His work [of judgment] on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the fruit [the thoughts, the declarations, and the actions] of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria and the haughtiness of his pride.”

Christian Standard Bible
But when the Lord finishes all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for his arrogant acts and the proud look in his eyes.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
But when the Lord finishes all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for his arrogant acts and the proud look in his eyes.”

American Standard Version
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that, when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

Contemporary English Version
The Lord will do what he has planned against Jerusalem and Mount Zion. Then he will punish the proud and boastful king of Assyria,

English Revised Version
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, he will punish the king of Assyria for all his boasting and all his arrogance.

Good News Translation
But the Lord says, "When I finish what I am doing on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, I will punish the emperor of Assyria for all his boasting and all his pride."

International Standard Version
"For the Lord has finished all his work against Mount Zion and against Jerusalem; he will punish the speech that comes from that willful heart of Assyria's king and the haughty look in his eyes.

Majority Standard Bible
So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, ?I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes.

NET Bible
But when the sovereign master finishes judging Mount Zion and Jerusalem, then I will punish the king of Assyria for what he has proudly planned and for the arrogant attitude he displays.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore it will happen that, when the Lord has performed his whole work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, he will punish the fruit of the willful proud heart of the king of Assyria, and the insolence of his haughty looks.

Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed his whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

World English Bible
Therefore it will happen that when the Lord has performed his whole work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the willful proud heart of the king of Assyria, and the insolence of his arrogant looks.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it has come to pass, "" When the Lord fulfills all His work "" In Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, "" I see concerning the fruit of the greatness "" Of the heart of the king of Asshur, "" And concerning the glory of the height of his eyes.

Young's Literal Translation
And it hath come to pass, When the Lord doth fulfil all His work In mount Zion and in Jerusalem, I see concerning the fruit of the greatness Of the heart of the king of Asshur. And concerning the glory of the height of his eyes.

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was when the Lord will complete all his work upon mount Zion and upon Jerusalem, I will review upon the fruit of the great heart of the king of Assur and upon the glory of his eyes lifted up.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it shall come to pass, that when the Lord shall have performed all his works in mount Sion, and in Jerusalem, I will visit the fruit of the proud heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of the haughtiness of his eyes.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this shall be: when the Lord will have completed each of his works on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, I will act against the fruit of the exalted heart of king Assur, and against the glory of the haughtiness of his eyes.

New American Bible
But when the LORD has brought to an end all his work on Mount Zion and in Jerusalem, I will punish the utterance of the king of Assyria’s proud heart, and the boastfulness of his haughty eyes.

New Revised Standard Version
When the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, he will punish the arrogant boasting of the king of Assyria and his haughty pride.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore it shall come to pass, that when the LORD has performed his whole work on mount Zion, and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the proud heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his pride.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it shall be when LORD JEHOVAH has fulfilled all his works in the Mountain of Zion and in Jerusalem, I shall order against the fruit of the heart of the great King of Assyria and against the boasting of the pride of his eyes
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Wherefore it shall come to pass, that when the Lord hath performed His whole work upon mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the arrogant heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his haughty looks.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it shall come to pass, when the Lord shall have finished doing all things on Mount Sion and Jerusalem, that I will visit upon the proud heart, even upon the ruler of the Assyrians, and upon the boastful haughtiness of his eyes.

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Audio Bible



Context
Judgment on Assyria
11and as I have done to Samaria and its idols, will I not also do to Jerusalem and her idols?” 12 So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes. 13For he says: ‘By the strength of my hand I have done this, and by my wisdom, for I am clever. I have removed the boundaries of nations and plundered their treasures; like a mighty one I subdued their rulers.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 50:31-32
“Behold, I am against you, O arrogant one,” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts, “for your day has come, the time when I will punish you. / The arrogant one will stumble and fall with no one to pick him up. And I will kindle a fire in his cities to consume all those around him.”

Ezekiel 28:2-10
“Son of man, tell the ruler of Tyre that this is what the Lord GOD says: Your heart is proud, and you have said, ‘I am a god; I sit in the seat of gods in the heart of the sea.’ Yet you are a man and not a god, though you have regarded your heart as that of a god. / Behold, you are wiser than Daniel; no secret is hidden from you! / By your wisdom and understanding you have gained your wealth and amassed gold and silver for your treasuries. ...

Daniel 4:30-37
the king exclaimed, “Is this not Babylon the Great, which I myself have built as a royal residence by the might of my power and for the glory of my majesty?” / While the words were still in the king’s mouth, a voice came from heaven: “It is decreed to you, King Nebuchadnezzar, that the kingdom has departed from you. / You will be driven away from mankind to live with the beasts of the field, and you will feed on grass like an ox. And seven times will pass you by, until you acknowledge that the Most High rules over the kingdom of mankind and gives it to whom He wishes.” ...

Obadiah 1:3-4
The pride of your heart has deceived you, O dwellers in the clefts of the rocks whose habitation is the heights, who say in your heart, ‘Who can bring me down to the ground?’ / Though you soar like the eagle and make your nest among the stars, even from there I will bring you down,” declares the LORD.

Zephaniah 2:10-11
This they shall have in return for their pride, for taunting and mocking the people of the LORD of Hosts. / The LORD will be terrifying to them when He starves all the gods of the earth. Then the nations of every shore will bow in worship to Him, each in its own place.

2 Kings 19:22-28
Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! / Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest outposts, the densest of its forests. / I have dug wells and drunk foreign waters. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt.” ...

2 Chronicles 32:21-22
and the LORD sent an angel who annihilated every mighty man of valor and every leader and commander in the camp of the king of Assyria. So he withdrew to his own land in disgrace. And when he entered the temple of his god, some of his own sons struck him down with the sword. / So the LORD saved Hezekiah and the people of Jerusalem from the hands of King Sennacherib of Assyria and all others, and He gave them rest on every side.

Psalm 75:4-7
I say to the proud, ‘Do not boast,’ and to the wicked, ‘Do not lift up your horn. / Do not lift up your horn against heaven or speak with an outstretched neck.’” / For exaltation comes neither from east nor west, nor out of the desert, ...

Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.

Isaiah 37:23-29
Whom have you taunted and blasphemed? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes in pride? Against the Holy One of Israel! / Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests. / I have dug wells and drunk foreign waters. With the soles of my feet I have dried up all the streams of Egypt.” ...

Isaiah 14:13-15
You said in your heart: “I will ascend to the heavens; I will raise my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mount of assembly, in the far reaches of the north. / I will ascend above the tops of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.” / But you will be brought down to Sheol, to the lowest depths of the Pit.

Isaiah 2:11-12
The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled—

Isaiah 13:11
I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.

Isaiah 37:36-38
Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place.

Matthew 23:12
For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.


Treasury of Scripture

Why it shall come to pass, that when the Lord has performed his whole work on mount Zion and on Jerusalem, I will punish the fruit of the stout heart of the king of Assyria, and the glory of his high looks.

when the Lord

Isaiah 10:5,6
O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation…

Isaiah 14:24-27
The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand: …

Isaiah 27:9
By this therefore shall the iniquity of Jacob be purged; and this is all the fruit to take away his sin; when he maketh all the stones of the altar as chalkstones that are beaten in sunder, the groves and images shall not stand up.

I will

Isaiah 10:15-19,25-34
Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood…

Isaiah 17:12-14
Woe to the multitude of many people, which make a noise like the noise of the seas; and to the rushing of nations, that make a rushing like the rushing of mighty waters! …

Isaiah 29:7,8
And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision…

punish the fruit of the stout heart.

Isaiah 9:9
And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in the pride and stoutness of heart,

Job 40:11,12
Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him…

Psalm 21:10
Their fruit shalt thou destroy from the earth, and their seed from among the children of men.

the glory

Isaiah 2:11
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.

Isaiah 5:15
And the mean man shall be brought down, and the mighty man shall be humbled, and the eyes of the lofty shall be humbled:

Psalm 18:27
For thou wilt save the afflicted people; but wilt bring down high looks.

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1. The woe of tyrants
5. Assyria, the rod of hypocrites, for its pride shall be broken
20. A remnant of Israel shall be saved
23. Judah is comforted with promise of deliverance from Assyria














So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem
This phrase indicates a divine plan and purpose in the events concerning Mount Zion and Jerusalem. Historically, this refers to the period when God allowed the Assyrian empire to act as an instrument of judgment against the Israelites due to their disobedience and idolatry. Mount Zion and Jerusalem are central to Jewish identity, representing the spiritual and political heart of Israel. The completion of God's work suggests a finite period of judgment, emphasizing God's sovereignty and justice. This also foreshadows the eventual restoration and redemption of Jerusalem, aligning with prophecies found in Isaiah 40-66.

He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria
The king of Assyria, likely Sennacherib during Isaiah's time, is depicted as an instrument of God's judgment, yet he is not exempt from accountability. Assyria was a dominant power known for its military prowess and brutality, often seen as a threat to smaller nations like Israel and Judah. This punishment reflects the biblical principle that while God may use nations to fulfill His purposes, they are still subject to His moral law and justice. This aligns with the broader biblical narrative where God holds all nations accountable, as seen in the prophecies against Babylon (Isaiah 13) and other nations.

for the fruit of his arrogant heart
The "fruit" symbolizes the outcomes or actions resulting from the king's pride. In biblical terms, pride is a grievous sin, often leading to downfall, as seen in Proverbs 16:18. The Assyrian king's arrogance is highlighted by his belief in his invincibility and self-sufficiency, disregarding God's sovereignty. This mirrors the pride of other biblical figures like Pharaoh in Exodus, who also faced divine judgment. The emphasis on the heart underscores the biblical teaching that God judges not only actions but the intentions and attitudes behind them (1 Samuel 16:7).

and the proud look in his eyes.
The "proud look" is a metaphor for the king's haughty demeanor and self-exaltation. In ancient Near Eastern culture, kings often viewed themselves as divine or semi-divine, demanding worship and absolute loyalty. This pride is condemned throughout Scripture, as God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6). The imagery of the eyes reflects the biblical understanding that one's inner character is often revealed through their outward expressions. This serves as a warning against the dangers of pride and the importance of humility before God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The Lord
The sovereign God who orchestrates events according to His divine plan and justice.

2. Mount Zion and Jerusalem
Represent the people of God, specifically the Israelites, who are under God's judgment and protection.

3. The King of Assyria
A representation of human pride and arrogance, used by God as an instrument of judgment but also subject to God's justice.

4. Assyria
A powerful empire used by God to discipline Israel but ultimately held accountable for its own pride and actions.

5. Judgment and Punishment
The divine actions taken by God to correct and discipline His people and to hold nations accountable for their pride and sin.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Judgment
God uses nations and leaders to accomplish His purposes, but they remain accountable for their actions.

The Danger of Pride
Pride leads to downfall, as seen in the Assyrian king's fate. Believers must guard against pride in their own lives.

God's Faithfulness to His People
Despite using Assyria to discipline Israel, God remains committed to His covenant with His people.

The Importance of Humility
Humility is essential in maintaining a right relationship with God and avoiding the pitfalls of pride.

Trust in God's Justice
Believers can trust that God will ultimately bring justice and hold all accountable for their actions.(12) Wherefore it shall come to pass . . .--Better, And it shall come to pass . . . The boast of the proud king is interrupted by the reassertion of the fact that he is but an instrument in the hand of Jehovah, and that when his work was done he too will be punished for his pride. The "fruit" of the "stout heart" includes all the words and acts in which his arrogance had shown itself.

Verse 12. - Wherefore; rather, but. The final result shall be such as "the Assyrian" little expected. When the Lord hath performed his whole work. The "work" assigned to Assyria was the destruction of the kingdom of Israel, and a share in the trial, punishment, and discipline of Judah. The last task seems to have been the humiliation of Manasseh, which brought about his repentance (2 Chronicles 33:11-13). Soon after this the troubles began which led to her destruction. I will punish. The sudden change from the third to the first person is harsh and abnormal, but not without parallels in other passages of Isaiah (see Isaiah 3:1-4; Isaiah 5:3, 4, etc.). The fruit of the stout heart; i.e. the actions, language, etc., which flowed from the stoutness of heart - such language, e.g., as that of vers. 8-11 and 13, 14. Of the King of Assyria. The menace is not leveled against any one particular king, as Sargon, or Sennacherib; but against the monarchy itself, which from first to last was actuated by the same spirit, and breathed the same tone, of pride, selfishness, and cruelty. (See the royal inscriptions, passim, which become more revolting as time goes on.)

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So when
כִּֽי־ (kî-)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

the Lord
אֲדֹנָי֙ (’ă·ḏō·nāy)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 136: The Lord

has completed
יְבַצַּ֤ע (yə·ḇaṣ·ṣa‘)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1214: To cut off, break off, gain by violence

all
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

His work
מַֽעֲשֵׂ֔הוּ (ma·‘ă·śê·hū)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property

against Mount
בְּהַ֥ר (bə·har)
Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

Zion
צִיּ֖וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

and Jerusalem,
וּבִירוּשָׁלִָ֑ם (ū·ḇî·rū·šā·lim)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel

He will say, “I will punish
אֶפְקֹ֗ד (’ep̄·qōḏ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit

the king
מֶֽלֶךְ־ (me·leḵ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Assyria
אַשּׁ֔וּר (’aš·šūr)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 804: Ashshur

for
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the fruit
פְּרִי־ (pə·rî-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6529: Fruit

of his arrogant
גֹ֙דֶל֙ (ḡō·ḏel)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1433: Magnitude

heart
לְבַ֣ב (lə·ḇaḇ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3824: Inner man, mind, will, heart

and the proud
ר֥וּם (rūm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7312: Height, haughtiness

look in his eyes.”
עֵינָֽיו׃ (‘ê·nāw)
Noun - cdc | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain


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