Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment,
A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.

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

a spirit of justice
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.

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.

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.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And for a spirit
רוּח 
Ruwach 
Usage: 378

ישׁב 
Yashab 
Usage: 1081

גּבוּרה 
G@buwrah 
Usage: 61

שׁוּב 
Shuwb 
Usage: 1058

the battle
מלחמה 
Milchamah 
Usage: 319

Context Readings

Judgment Against The Leaders Of Ephraim

5 Jehovah of armies will then become a crown of glory and beauty to the remnant of his people. 6 A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment,
A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.
7 These also stagger from wine and reel from beer. Priests and prophets stagger from beer and are befuddled with wine. They reel from beer. They stagger when seeing visions. They stumble when rendering decisions.


Cross References

1 Kings 3:28

The people of Israel heard of Solomon's decision and were all filled with deep respect for him. They knew then that God had given him the wisdom to settle disputes fairly.

John 5:30

I can do nothing by myself. So I hear and judge and my judgment is righteous. I do not seek my own will, but the will of him that sent me.

Isaiah 11:2-4

The Spirit of Jehovah will rest on him. The spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and strength, the spirit of knowledge and respect for Jehovah will be his.

Isaiah 32:15-16

The Spirit will be poured out upon us from on high. Then the wilderness will be turned into a fertile field, and the fertile field will be considered a forest.

Genesis 41:38-39

and he said to them: We will never find a better man than Joseph. He is a man who has God's Spirit in him.

Numbers 11:16-17

Jehovah replied to Moses: Assemble seventy respected men who are recognized as elders of the people. Bring them to me at the tent of my presence, and tell them to stand there beside you.

Numbers 27:16-18

O Jehovah our God, source of all life, appoint, I pray, a man who can lead the people

Deuteronomy 20:4

Jehovah your God is going with you. He will fight for you against your enemies and give you victory.

Joshua 1:9

Have I commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage. Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed; for Jehovah your God is with you wherever you go.

2 Chronicles 32:8

Jehovah our God fights on our side. The Assyrians must rely on human power alone. These words encouraged the army of Judah.

Psalm 18:32-34

God arms me with strength and makes my way perfect.

Psalm 46:1

([Sons of Korah]) God is our refuge and strength, a ready help in times of trouble.

Psalm 46:11

Jehovah of Hosts is with us! The God of Jacob is our stronghold.

Psalm 72:1-4

([Prayers of David]) O God, give the king your justice. Give your righteousness to the royal son.

Proverbs 20:8

When a king sits on the throne of judgment he scatters away evil with his eyes.

John 3:34

For he whom God has sent speaks the words of God. God does not give the spirit by measure.

1 Corinthians 12:8

For to one is given the word of wisdom through the Spirit; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

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