Isaiah 1:17

Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 1:17

BSB
Learn to do right; seek justice and correct the oppressor. Defend the fatherless and plead the case of the widow."
AKJV
Learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
CPDV
Learn to do good. Seek judgment, support the oppressed, judge for the orphan, defend the widow.
ERV
learn to do well; seek judgment, relieve the oppressed, judge the fatherless, plead for the widow.
NHEB
Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow."
SMT
Learn to do good; seek out judgment, lead right the oppressor, judge the orphan, contend for the widow.

Commentary for Isaiah 1:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 1:17
Summary
True righteousness means defending vulnerable populations
Event
Teaching true righteousness
Estimated Time Period
c. 740 BC
Category
Teaching