Isaiah 57:1

The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 57:1

BSB
The righteous perish, and no one takes it to heart; devout men are swept away, while no one considers that the righteous are guided from the presence of evil.
AKJV
The righteous perishes, and no man lays it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
CPDV
The just man perishes, and there is no one who acknowledges it in his heart; and men of mercy are taken away, for there is no one who understands. For the just man has been taken away before the face of malice.
ERV
The righteous perisheth and no man layeth it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come.
NHEB
The righteous perishes, and no man lays it to heart; and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil.
SMT
The just one perished and none put upon the heart: men of kindness being taken away, for none understanding that the just one was taken away from the face of evil.

Commentary for Isaiah 57:1

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Overview of Isaiah 57:1
Summary
Righteous people die without recognition
Event
Righteous perishing unobserved
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Lament