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Isaiah 3:13

Judgment

11 Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.

12 As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead thee cause thee to err, and destroy the way of thy paths.

The LORD standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.

14 The LORD will enter into judgment with the ancients of his people, and the princes thereof: for ye have eaten up the vineyard; the spoil of the poor is in your houses.

15 What mean ye that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor? saith 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 ye, O mountains, the LORD’s controversy, and ye strong foundations of the earth: for the LORD hath a controversy with his people, and he will plead with Israel.

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  • Hosea 4:1–2

    Hear the word of the LORD, ye children of Israel: for the LORD hath a controversy with the inhabitants of the land, because there is no truth, nor mercy, nor knowledge of God in the land.

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  • Psalms 12:5

    For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, saith the LORD; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him.

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  • Proverbs 22:22–23

    Rob not the poor, because he is poor: neither oppress the afflicted in the gate:

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  • Proverbs 23:10–11

    Remove not the old landmark; and enter not into the fields of the fatherless:

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