Isaiah 3:12

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.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 3:12

BSB
Youths oppress My people, and women rule over them. O My people, your guides mislead you; they turn you from your paths.
AKJV
As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. O my people, they which lead you cause you to err, and destroy the way of your paths.
CPDV
As for my people, their oppressors have despoiled them, and women have ruled over them. My people, who call you blessed, the same are deceiving you and disrupting the path of your steps.
ERV
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.
NHEB
As for my people, children are their oppressors, and women rule over them. My people, those who lead you cause you to err, and destroy the way of your paths.
SMT
My people, their tyrants from children, and women ruled over them. My people, they calling thee happy, causing to err; they destroyed the way of thy paths.

Commentary for Isaiah 3:12

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Overview of Isaiah 3:12
Summary
Young and female rulers mislead the nation
Event
Inexperienced rulers lead astray
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment