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Isaiah 59:14

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 59:14

Verse 14 of 21

Scripture focus

And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.

Isaiah 59:14 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 59:14

Theological / Devotional

Judgment. That is, “justice.” Isaiah here describes the sad state of affairs that prevailed in the courts of justice and in the private dealings of Jews with Jews. Justice is personified and pictured as having fled away for her own safety. She was fearful of venturing forth into the open.

Justice. Literally, “righteousness.” She too has been brushed aside, and is a fugitive from the haunts of men. Truth has been attacked, and lies like a fallen warrior, trampled underfoot and unable to rise. Equity and integrity have been banished, and dare not return. Such is the inevitable result when a nation turns its back on God and on divine law (see GC 584, 585).

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