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Isaiah 3:13

Judgment

11 Woe to the wicked; disaster is upon them! For they will be repaid with what their hands have done.

12 Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.

The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people.

14 The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses.

15 Why do you crush My people and grind the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord GOD of Hosts.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people.
KJV
The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.
WEB
The LORD stands up to contend, and stands to judge the peoples.
ASV
Jehovah standeth up to contend, and standeth to judge the peoples.
DARBY
Jehovah setteth himself to plead, and standeth to judge the peoples.
BLB
YHWH Is taking [His] stand to contend, and is standing to judge the peoples.
ÅB
Herren treder fram for å føre sak, og han står der for å dømme folkene.
OTB
Herren tar sin plass for å stride, og reiser seg for å dømme folket.
B1930
Herren treder frem for å føre sak, og han står der for å dømme folkene.

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Micah 6:2

    Hear, O mountains, the LORD’s indictment, you enduring foundations of the earth. For the LORD has a case against His people, and He will argue it against Israel:

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  • Hosea 4:1–2

    Hear the word of the LORD, O children of Israel, for the LORD has a case against the people of the land: “There is no truth, no loving devotion, and no knowledge of God in the land!

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  • Psalms 12:5

    “For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.”

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  • Proverbs 22:22–23

    Do not rob a poor man because he is poor, and do not crush the afflicted at the gate,

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  • Proverbs 23:10–11

    Do not move an ancient boundary stone or encroach on the fields of the fatherless,

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