Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Truth is missing, and whoever turns away from evil becomes a prey." "Then the LORD looked, and it displeased him that there was no justice.
New American Standard Bible
And he who turns aside from evil
Now the Lord saw,
And it was
King James Version
Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.
Holman Bible
and whoever turns from evil is plundered.
and He was offended.
A Conservative Version
Yea, truth is lacking, and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. And LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.
American Standard Version
Yea, truth is lacking; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey. And Jehovah saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.
Amplified
Yes, truth is missing;
And he who turns away from evil makes himself a prey.
Now the Lord saw it,
And it
Bible in Basic English
Yes, faith is gone; and he whose heart is turned from evil comes into the power of the cruel: and the Lord saw it, and he was angry that there was no one to take up their cause.
Darby Translation
And truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey. And Jehovah saw it, and it was evil in his sight that there was no judgment.
Julia Smith Translation
And truth shall be lacking; and he departing from evil being plundered: and Jehovah will see, and it will be evil in his eyes, for no judgment
King James 2000
Yea, truth fails; and he that departs from evil makes himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and truth is missing, and he who turns aside from evil [is] plundered. And Yahweh saw, and it was displeasing in his eyes that there was no justice
Modern King James verseion
Yea, truth fails; and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. And Jehovah saw, and it displeased Him that there was no judgment.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Yea, the truth is laid in prison, and he that refraineth himself from evil must be spoiled. When the LORD saw this, it displeased him sore that there was nowhere any equity.
NET Bible
Honesty has disappeared; the one who tries to avoid evil is robbed. The Lord watches and is displeased, for there is no justice.
New Heart English Bible
Yes, truth is lacking; and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. The LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.
The Emphasized Bible
And the truth hath been found missing, And he that hath turned away from wrong is liable to be despoiled, And when, Yahweh, looked, Then was it grievous in his eyes that there was no justice:
Webster
Yes, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.
World English Bible
Yes, truth is lacking; and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. Yahweh saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.
Youngs Literal Translation
And the truth is lacking, And whoso is turning aside from evil, Is making himself a spoil. And Jehovah seeth, and it is evil in His eyes, That there is no judgment.
Themes
Armor » The lord armoring himself with righteousness and salvation
God » Christ as » Displeasure, on account of sin
Israel/jews » The lord redeeming israel
Opposition » Those that oppose the lord
Interlinear
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Cuwr
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References
Easton
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 59:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment And Redemption
14 I'll drive back justice, and righteousness stands at a distance; for truth has fallen in the public square, and honesty cannot enter. 15 Truth is missing, and whoever turns away from evil becomes a prey." "Then the LORD looked, and it displeased him that there was no justice. 16 He saw that there was no one, and was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm brought him victory, and his righteous acts upheld him.
Phrases
Cross References
Genesis 38:10
The LORD considered what Onan was doing to be evil, so he put him to death, too.
2 Samuel 11:27
When her mourning period was completed, David sent for her, brought her to his palace, and she became his wife. Later on, she bore him a son.
2 Kings 9:11
As Jehu was coming out to his master's attendants, one of them asked him, "Is everything all right? Why did this maniac visit you?" "You know the man and how he speculates," Jehu replied.
2 Chronicles 21:7
Nevertheless, the Lord was unwilling to destroy David's dynasty because of the covenant that he had made with David, especially since he had promised to give him and to his sons the reigning presence of an heir forever.
Psalm 5:9
But as for the wicked, they do not speak truth at all. Inside them there is only wickedness. Their throat is an open grave, on their tongue is deceitful flattery.
Psalm 12:1-2
Help, LORD, for godly people no longer exist; trustworthy people have disappeared from humanity.
Isaiah 48:1
"Listen to this, house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, and who have come forth from Judah's loins; you who swear oaths in the name of the LORD and invoke the God of Israel but not in truth, nor in good faith.
Jeremiah 5:1-2
"Wander through the streets of Jerusalem. Look and investigate; search through her squares and see whether you find anyone even one person there doing justice and seeking truth. Then I'll forgive them.
Jeremiah 7:28
You will say to them, "This is the nation that wouldn't listen to the voice of the LORD its God and wouldn't accept correction. Truth has perished; it has been eliminated from their discussions.'
Jeremiah 29:26
The LORD made you a priest instead of Jehoiada the priest to serve in the LORD's Temple as an official against every crazy prophet, and to put him in stocks and restraints.
Hosea 4:1-2
"Hear this message from the LORD, people of Israel. Indeed, the LORD brings a charge against the people who live in the land for there is no truth and no gracious love or knowledge of God in the land.
Hosea 9:7
The time for your judgment has now come; payday is here and Israel knows it. The prophet is a fool, and the spiritual man is insane. Because of your great sin, the hatred against you is great.
Micah 7:2
The faithful have died off, and there is not one upright human being in the land. They all stalk one another with lethal intent, a man will even hunt his own brother with a net.
Habakkuk 1:13-14
Your eyes are too pure to gaze upon evil; and you cannot tolerate wickedness. So why do you tolerate the treacherous? And why do you stay silent while the wicked devour those who are more righteous than they are?
Mark 3:21
When his family heard about it, they went to restrain him, because they kept saying, "He's out of his mind!"
John 8:52
Then the Jewish leaders told him, "Now we really know that you have a demon. Abraham died, and so did the prophets, but you say, "If anyone keeps my word, he will never taste death.'
John 10:20
Many of them were saying, "He has a demon and is insane. Why bother listening to him?"
Acts 9:1
Meanwhile, still spewing death threats against the Lord's disciples, Saul went to the high priest.
Acts 9:23
After several days had gone by, the Jewish leaders plotted to murder Saul,
Acts 26:24
As he continued his defense, Festus shouted, "You're out of your mind, Paul! Too much education is driving you crazy!"
Romans 8:36
As it is written, "For your sake we are being put to death all day long. We are thought of as sheep headed for slaughter."
2 Corinthians 5:13
So if we were crazy, it was for God; if we are sane, it is for you.
Hebrews 11:36-38
Still others endured taunts and floggings, and even chains and imprisonment.
1 John 3:11-12
This is the message that you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another.