Isaiah 59:15

Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 59:15

BSB
Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice.
AKJV
Yes, truth fails; and he that departs from evil makes himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.
CPDV
And the truth has gone into oblivion. And he who withdraws from evil endures plunder. And the Lord saw this, and it seemed evil in his eyes. For there is no judgment.
ERV
Yea, truth is lacking; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.
NHEB
Yes, truth is lacking; and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey. The LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no justice.
SMT
And truth shall be lacking; and he departing from evil being plundered: and Jehovah will see, and it will be evil in his eyes, for no judgment.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 59:15

YeatruthH571failethH5737VerbandhethatdepartethH5493VerbfromevilH7451makethhimselfapreyH7997VerbandtheLORDH3068Proper NamesawH7200VerbitanditdispleasedH5869NounhimthattherewasnojudgmentH4941Noun Masculine

Commentary for Isaiah 59:15

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 59:15
Summary
Truth lacks and righteous people become vulnerable targets
Event
God displeased by lack of judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment