Isaiah 57:20

But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 57:20

BSB
But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck.
AKJV
But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
CPDV
But the impious are like the raging sea, which is not able to be quieted, and its waves stir up dirt and mud.
ERV
But the wicked are like the troubled sea; for it cannot rest, and its waters cast up mire and dirt.
NHEB
But the wicked are like the troubled sea; for it can't rest, and its waters cast up mire and dirt.
SMT
And the unjust as the tossed sea when it shall not be able to rest, and its waters will toss up mud and mire;

Commentary for Isaiah 57:20

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 57:20
Summary
Unrepentant people experience constant inner turmoil.
Event
Comparing sinners to turbulent sea
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment