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Isaiah 59:12

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”

— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

For our transgressions are multiplied before thee, and our sins testify against us: for our transgressions [are] with us; and [as for] our iniquities, we know them;

Isaiah 59:12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 59:12

Theological / Devotional

Our sins. On behalf of the people of Judah, Isaiah now frankly acknowledges their transgressions (see on v. 9). They no longer endeavor to justify themselves. They have begun to collect the wages of sin (see Rom. 6:23; cf. James 1:15).

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