Isaiah 3:16

KJV

Moreover the Lord saith, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with stretched forth necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet:

— Isaiah 3:16, King James Version
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Context

This verse from Isaiah Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. The Lord will remove Jerusalem's leadership structure — mighty man, warrior, judge, prophet, elder — leaving mere youths as their rulers. The women of Jerusalem are rebuked for haughty eyes and mincing steps; their ornaments and finery will be replaced …

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Other Translations

ASV

Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet;

YLT

`Because that daughters of Zion have been haughty, And they walk stretching out the neck, And deceiving <FI>with<Fi> the eyes, Walking and mincing they go, And with their feet they make a tinkling,

BBE

Again, the Lord has said, Because the daughters of Zion are full of pride, and go with outstretched necks and wandering eyes, with their foot-chains sounding when they go:

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