Parallel Verses
King James Version
And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
New American Standard Bible
A
Holman Bible
to the one who sits in judgment,
and strength
to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
International Standard Version
and a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, a source of strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
A Conservative Version
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
American Standard Version
and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
Amplified
A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment [administering the law],
A strength to those who drive back the battle at the gate.
Bible in Basic English
And a spirit of wisdom to the judge, and strength to those who keep back the attackers at the door of the town.
Darby Translation
and for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
Julia Smith Translation
And for a spirit of judgment to him sitting upon the judgment, and for strength of them turning back the battle of the storm.
King James 2000
And for a spirit of justice to him that sits in judgment, and for strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and a spirit of justice to the one who sits over judgment, and strength [to] those who turn back [the] battle [at the] gate.
Modern King James verseion
and for a spirit of judgment to him who sits in judgment, and for strength to those who turn back the battle to the gate.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Unto the lowly, he shall be a spirit of judgment; and unto them that drive away the enemies from the gates, he shall be a spirit of strength.
NET Bible
He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers.
New Heart English Bible
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
The Emphasized Bible
Even a spirit of justice - to him that presideth over justice, And strength to them who would turn back the battle at the gate.
Webster
And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
World English Bible
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Youngs Literal Translation
And for a spirit of judgment To him who is sitting in the judgment, And for might to those turning back the battle to the gate.
Themes
Courts of justice » Judges of » Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of strength
Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised
Interlinear
Ruwach
Mishpat
Yashab
Mishpat
G@buwrah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 28:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment Against The Leaders Of Ephraim
5 In that day shall the LORD of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people, 6 And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate. 7 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:28
And all Israel heard of the judgment which the king had judged; and they feared the king: for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him, to do judgment.
John 5:30
I can of mine own self do nothing: as I hear, I judge: and my judgment is just; because I seek not mine own will, but the will of the Father which hath sent me.
Isaiah 11:2-4
And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;
Isaiah 32:15-16
Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest.
Genesis 41:38-39
And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find such a one as this is, a man in whom the Spirit of God is?
Numbers 11:16-17
And the LORD said unto Moses, Gather unto me seventy men of the elders of Israel, whom thou knowest to be the elders of the people, and officers over them; and bring them unto the tabernacle of the congregation, that they may stand there with thee.
Numbers 27:16-18
Let the LORD, the God of the spirits of all flesh, set a man over the congregation,
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God is he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.
Joshua 1:9
Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.
2 Chronicles 32:8
With him is an arm of flesh; but with us is the LORD our God to help us, and to fight our battles. And the people rested themselves upon the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
Psalm 18:32-34
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
Psalm 46:1
{To the chief Musician for the sons of Korah, A Song upon Alamoth.} God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.
Psalm 72:1-4
{A Psalm for Solomon.} Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king's son.
Proverbs 20:8
A king that sitteth in the throne of judgment scattereth away all evil with his eyes.
John 3:34
For he whom God hath sent speaketh the words of God: for God giveth not the Spirit by measure unto him.
1 Corinthians 12:8
For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;