Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet: “I am a voice of one calling in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way for the Lord.’”
World English Bible (WEB)
He said, “I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, ‘Make straight the way of the Lord,’ as Isaiah the prophet said.”
Strong's King James
He said{G5346}{(G5713)}, I{G1473} am the voice{G5456} of one crying{G994}{(G5723)} in{G1722} the wilderness{G2048}, Make straight{G2116}{(G5657)} the way{G3598} of the Lord{G2962}, as{G2531} said{G2036}{(G5627)} the prophet{G4396} Esaias{G2268}.
The F.O.G *
(23) He said, "I'm a voice shouting in the wilderness, 'Make straight YAHWEH's way,' as Isaiah the prophet said."
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
He said, ‘I am a voice of one crying in the wilderness: Make straight the way of the Lord, as said Isaiah the prophet.’