Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
but with righteousness he will judge the needy, and decide with equity for earth's poor. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and the wicked will be killed with the breath of his lips.
New American Standard Bible
And decide with fairness for the
And He will strike the earth with the
And with the
King James Version
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Holman Bible
and execute justice for the oppressed of the land.
He will strike the land
with discipline
and He will kill the wicked
with a command
A Conservative Version
but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
American Standard Version
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Amplified
But with righteousness and justice He will judge the poor,
And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth;
And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
Bible in Basic English
But he will do right in the cause of the poor, and give wise decisions for those in the land who are in need; and the rod of his mouth will come down on the cruel, and with the breath of his lips he will put an end to the evil-doer.
Darby Translation
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Julia Smith Translation
And he judged the powerless with justice, and he decided in straightness for the humble of the earth: and he struck the earth with the rod of his mouth, and by the spirit of his lips he will slay the unjust.
King James 2000
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But he shall judge [the] poor with righteousness, and he shall decide for [the] needy of [the] earth with rectitude. And he shall strike [the] earth with the rod of his mouth, and he shall kill [the] wicked person with the breath of his lips.
Modern King James verseion
But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, and shall decide with uprightness for the meek of the earth. And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But he shall judge the causes of the poor with righteousness, and shall rebuke with equity for the humble of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall slay the wicked.
NET Bible
He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed.
New Heart English Bible
but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
The Emphasized Bible
But he will judge with righteousness! them who are poor, And decide with equity! for the oppressed of the land, - And he will smite the land With the sceptre of his mouth, And with the breath of his lips, will he slay the lawless one;
Webster
But with righteousness will he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he will smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips will he slay the wicked.
World English Bible
but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he hath judged in righteousness the poor, And decided in uprightness for the humble of earth, And hath smitten earth with the rod of his mouth, And with the breath of his lips he putteth the wicked to death.
Themes
Branch of jesse » The coming of the branch of jesse
Christ » Spirit of » Just and fearless
the Earth » Subject to God's judgments
God » To believers » Divine protection
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the meek
God's Promises » To the poor » Divine protection
Judgments » Different kinds of » Destruction
Justice » Christ, an example of
Meekness » General references to » Promises concerning
The poor » Promises to » Divine protection
Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
The power of Christ » The wicked shall be destroyed by
Righteousness » Christ » Shall judge with
Spirit of Christ » Just and fearless
Topics
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Shaphat
Nakah
Peh
Saphah
References
Hastings
Watsons
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 11:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Branch's Righteous Reign
3 His delight will be in the fear of the LORD. He won't judge by what his eyes see, nor decide disputes by what his ears hear, 4 but with righteousness he will judge the needy, and decide with equity for earth's poor. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and the wicked will be killed with the breath of his lips. 5 Righteousness will be the sash around his loins, and faithfulness the belt around his waist."
Cross References
Malachi 4:6
and he will turn the hearts of fathers to children, and the hearts of children to their fathers. Otherwise, I'll come, strike the land, and utterly destroy it."
Job 4:9
They perish by the breath of God; they are consumed by the storm that is his anger.
Psalm 2:9
You will break them with an iron rod, you will shatter them like pottery."
Isaiah 61:1
"The Spirit of the LORD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed and to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, and release from darkness for the prisoners;
2 Thessalonians 2:8
Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will destroy with the breath of his mouth, rendering him powerless by the manifestation of his coming.
Psalm 45:6-7
Your throne, God, exists forever and ever, and the scepter of your kingdom is a righteous scepter.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the growth of his government and peace there will be no end. He will rule over his kingdom, sitting on the throne of David, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness from this time onward and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of the Heavenly Armies will accomplish this.
Isaiah 29:19
The humble will again experience joy in the LORD, and the poorest people will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 30:33
For the Fire Pit has long been prepared; truly it is for the king; it will indeed be made ready. And its pyre will be deep and wide, with abundant fire and wood. Like a stream of burning sulfur, the breath of the LORD will set it ablaze.
Isaiah 32:1
"Look, a king will reign in righteousness, and rulers will rule with justice.
Titus 3:2
They are not to insult anyone or be argumentative. Instead, they are to be gentle and perfectly courteous to everyone.
Revelation 19:15
A sharp sword comes out of his mouth to strike down the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod and tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God Almighty.
2 Samuel 8:15
David reigned over all of Israel, administering justice and equity to every one of his people.
2 Samuel 23:2-4
The Spirit of the LORD speaks within me; his word is on my tongue!
1 Kings 10:8-9
How blessed are your staff! And how blessed are your employees, who serve you continuously and get to listen to your wisdom!
Psalm 18:8
In his anger smoke poured out of his nostrils, and consuming fire from his mouth; coals were lit from it.
Psalm 72:1-4
God, endow the king with ability to render your justice, and the king's son to render your right decisions.
Psalm 72:12-14
For he will deliver the needy when they cry out for help, and the poor when there is no deliverer.
Psalm 82:2-4
"How long will you judge partially by showing favor on the wicked? Interlude
Psalm 110:2
When the LORD extends your mighty scepter from Zion, rule in the midst of your enemies.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Speak for those who cannot speak; seek justice for all those on the verge of destruction.
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to practice what is good; seek justice, alleviate oppression, defend orphans in court, and plead the widow's case.
Isaiah 3:14
The LORD will go to court to oppose the elders and princes of his people: "You're the ones who have been devouring the vineyard, the plunder of the poor is in your own houses!
Isaiah 16:5
then a throne will be established in gracious love, and there will sit in faithfulness in the Tent of David one who judges, seeks justice, and is swift to do what is right."
Jeremiah 5:28
and have grown fat and sleek. There is no limit to their evil deeds. They don't argue the case of the orphan to secure justice. They don't defend the rights of the poor.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
"The time is coming," declares the LORD, "when I'll raise up a righteous branch for David. He will be a king who rules wisely, and he will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Jeremiah 33:15
In those days and at that time I'll cause a righteous Branch to spring up for David, and he will uphold justice and righteousness in the land.
Zephaniah 2:3
seek the LORD, all you humble people of the land, who do what he commands. Seek righteousness! Seek humility! Maybe you will be protected in the Day of the LORD's anger."
Matthew 5:5
"How blessed are those who are humble, because it is they who will inherit the earth!
Matthew 11:5
the blind see, the lame walk, lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, and the destitute hear the good news.
Acts 9:1
Meanwhile, still spewing death threats against the Lord's disciples, Saul went to the high priest.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I myself, Paul, plead with you with the gentleness and kindness of the Messiah I who am humble when I am face to face with you but forceful toward you when I am away!
Galatians 5:23
gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.
James 3:13
Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his noble conduct that his actions are done humbly and wisely.
Revelation 1:16
In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth came a sharp, two-edged sword. His face was like the sun when it shines with full force.
Revelation 2:16
So repent. If you don't, I will come to you quickly and wage war against them with the sword of my mouth.
Revelation 19:11
Then I saw heaven standing open, and there was a white horse! Its rider is named Faithful and True. He administers justice and wages war righteously.