Parallel Verses
Amplified
A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment [administering the law],
A strength to those who drive back the battle at the gate.
New American Standard Bible
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King James Version
And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
Holman Bible
to the one who sits in judgment,
and strength
to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
International Standard Version
and a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, a source of strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
A Conservative Version
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
American Standard Version
and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
Bible in Basic English
And a spirit of wisdom to the judge, and strength to those who keep back the attackers at the door of the town.
Darby Translation
and for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
Julia Smith Translation
And for a spirit of judgment to him sitting upon the judgment, and for strength of them turning back the battle of the storm.
King James 2000
And for a spirit of justice to him that sits in judgment, and for strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
Lexham Expanded Bible
and a spirit of justice to the one who sits over judgment, and strength [to] those who turn back [the] battle [at the] gate.
Modern King James verseion
and for a spirit of judgment to him who sits in judgment, and for strength to those who turn back the battle to the gate.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Unto the lowly, he shall be a spirit of judgment; and unto them that drive away the enemies from the gates, he shall be a spirit of strength.
NET Bible
He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers.
New Heart English Bible
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
The Emphasized Bible
Even a spirit of justice - to him that presideth over justice, And strength to them who would turn back the battle at the gate.
Webster
And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
World English Bible
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Youngs Literal Translation
And for a spirit of judgment To him who is sitting in the judgment, And for might to those turning back the battle to the gate.
Themes
Courts of justice » Judges of » Sat on the judgment-seat while hearing causes
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » Of strength
Power » Promised » Strength, moral and spiritual promised
Interlinear
Ruwach
Mishpat
Yashab
Mishpat
G@buwrah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 28:6
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment Against The Leaders Of Ephraim
5
In that day the Lord of hosts will become a magnificent crown
And a glorious diadem to the [converted] remnant of His people,
A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment [administering the law],
A strength to those who drive back the battle at the gate.
But even these reel with wine and stagger from strong drink:
The priest and the prophet reel with strong drink;
They are confused by wine, they stagger from strong drink;
They reel while seeing visions,
They stagger when pronouncing judgment.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:28
When all [the people of] Israel heard about the judgment which the king had made, they [were in awe and reverently] feared the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was within him to administer justice.
John 5:30
Isaiah 11:2-4
And the Spirit of the Lord will rest on Him—
The Spirit of wisdom and understanding,
The Spirit of counsel and strength,
The Spirit of knowledge and of the [reverential and obedient] fear of the Lord—
Isaiah 32:15-16
Until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high,
And the wilderness becomes a fertile field,
And the fertile field is valued as a forest.
Genesis 41:38-39
So Pharaoh said to his servants, “Can we find a man like this [a man equal to Joseph], in whom is the divine spirit [of God]?”
Numbers 11:16-17
Accordingly, the Lord said to Moses, “Gather for Me
Numbers 27:16-18
“
Deuteronomy 20:4
for the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.’
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous! Do not be terrified or dismayed (intimidated), for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
2 Chronicles 32:8
With him there is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our God to help us and to fight our battles.” And the people relied on the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
Psalm 18:32-34
The God who encircles me with strength
And makes my way blameless?
Psalm 46:1
A very present and well-proved help in trouble.
Psalm 46:11
The Lord of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.
Psalm 72:1-4
And [the spirit of] Your righteousness to the king’s son [to guide all his ways].
Proverbs 20:8
A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
John 3:34
For He whom God has sent speaks the words of God [proclaiming the Father’s own message]; for God gives the [gift of the] Spirit without measure [generously and boundlessly]!
1 Corinthians 12:8
To one is given through the [Holy] Spirit [the power to speak] the message of wisdom, and to another [the power to express] the word of knowledge and understanding according to the same Spirit;