Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Seek justice.
Correct the oppressor.
Defend the rights of the fatherless.
Plead the widow’s cause.
New American Standard Bible
Reprove the ruthless,
Plead for the widow.
King James Version
Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
International Standard Version
Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case.
A Conservative Version
Learn to do good. Seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
American Standard Version
learn to do well; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Amplified
Learn to do good.
Seek justice,
Rebuke the ruthless,
Defend the fatherless,
Plead for the [rights of the] widow [in court].
Bible in Basic English
Take pleasure in well-doing; let your ways be upright, keep down the cruel, give a right decision for the child who has no father, see to the cause of the widow.
Darby Translation
learn to do well: seek judgment, gladden the oppressed, do justice to the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Julia Smith Translation
Learn to do good; seek out judgment, lead right the oppressor, judge the orphan, contend for the widow.
King James 2000
Learn to do good; seek justice, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Learn to do good! Seek justice! Rescue [the] oppressed! Defend [the] orphan! Plead for [the] widow!
Modern King James verseion
learn to do good; seek judgment, reprove the oppressor. Judge the orphan, plead for the widow.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Study to do righteously, and help the oppressed. Avenge the fatherless and defend the cause of widows. Come, let us show each his grief to other and make an atonement, saith the LORD.
NET Bible
Learn to do what is right! Promote justice! Give the oppressed reason to celebrate! Take up the cause of the orphan! Defend the rights of the widow!
New Heart English Bible
Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow."
The Emphasized Bible
Learn to do well - Seek justice, Correct the oppressor, - Vindicate the fatherless, Plead the cause of the widow,
Webster
Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
World English Bible
Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow."
Youngs Literal Translation
Seek judgment, make happy the oppressed, Judge the fatherless, strive for the widow.
Themes
Fatherless » Admonitions in regard to
Justice » To be done » To the fatherless and widows
Lessons of life » Practical, every day
Life » Lessons of » Practical, every day
Ordinance » Insufficiency of, for salvation
Orphans » Admonitions in regard to
Repentance » Should be evidenced by fruits
Social duties » Compassion » Duty to widow and fatherless
Topics
Interlinear
Lamad
Mishpat
Shaphat
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 1:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Purification Of Jerusalem
16
Remove your evil deeds from My sight.
Stop doing evil.
Seek justice.
Correct the oppressor.
Defend the rights of the fatherless.
Plead the widow’s cause.
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they will be as white as snow;
though they are as red as crimson,
they will be like wool.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Jeremiah 22:3
This is what the Lord says: Administer justice and righteousness.
Zephaniah 2:3
who carry out what He commands.
Seek righteousness, seek humility;
perhaps you will be concealed
on the day of the Lord’s anger.
Isaiah 1:23
friends of thieves.
They all love graft
and chase after bribes.
They do not defend the rights of the fatherless,
and the widow’s case never comes before them.
Psalm 82:3-4
uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.
Proverbs 31:9
and defend the cause of
Jeremiah 22:15-16
Didn’t your father eat and drink
and administer justice and righteousness?
Then it went well with him.
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, may my advice seem good to you my king. Separate yourself from your sins by doing what is right,
Micah 6:8
and what it is the Lord requires of you:
to act justly,
to love faithfulness,
and to walk humbly with your God.
Zechariah 7:9-10
“The Lord of Hosts says this: Make fair decisions.
Zechariah 8:16
These are the things you must do: Speak truth to one another; make true and sound decisions within your gates.