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Isaiah 59:4

King James Version (KJV)

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Isaiah 59:4

Verse 4 of 21

Scripture focus

None calleth for justice, nor [any] pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.

Isaiah 59:4 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Isaiah 59:4

Theological / Devotional

None calleth for justice. Literally, “none calls in righteousness.” The context makes it clear that Isaiah refers to the administration of justice. The thought is that when men enter suit at law they do so, not to achieve strict justice, but to secure the sanction of the courts for unjust and oppressive acts.

Pleadeth for truth. Literally, “pleads [his case] in truth,” that is, honestly. During the course of legal proceedings he takes unlawful advantage of his opponent (see Isa. 1:17, 23; Hosea 4:1, 2; Amos 2:6-8; 4:1; 5:11, 12; 8:4-6; Micah 3:11 ; 6:10-12; 7:2, 3).

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