This is what the Lord says to me: All of Kedar's honor will be gone in another year. I will count it like workers count the years left on their contracts.

NIV This is what the Lord says to me: "Within one year, as a servant bound by contract would count it, all the splendor of Kedar will come to an end.

16 This is what the Lord says to me: “Within one year, as a servant bound by contract would count it, all the splendor of Kedar will come to an end.

16 This is what the Lord says to me: “Within one year, as a servant bound by contract would count it, all the splendor of Kedar will come to an end.

16 This is what the Lord says to me: “Within one year, as a servant bound by contract would count it, all the splendor of Kedar will come to an end.

For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail.

The prophet; which confirms what is before said, as well as assures the accomplishment of what follows: within a year, according to the years of an hireling;

Isaiah 21:16-17 King James Version (KJV) · For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar ...

Isaiah 21:16 is a profound and multi-layered verse that encapsulates themes of judgment, sovereignty, timing, and the ultimate triumph of God's kingdom.