Parallel Verses
World English Bible
but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
New American Standard Bible
And decide with fairness for the
And He will strike the earth with the
And with the
King James Version
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Holman Bible
and execute justice for the oppressed of the land.
He will strike the land
with discipline
and He will kill the wicked
with a command
International Standard Version
but with righteousness he will judge the needy, and decide with equity for earth's poor. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and the wicked will be killed with the breath of his lips.
A Conservative Version
but with righteousness he shall judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he shall kill the wicked.
American Standard Version
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth; and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Amplified
But with righteousness and justice He will judge the poor,
And decide with fairness for the downtrodden of the earth;
And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth,
And with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
Bible in Basic English
But he will do right in the cause of the poor, and give wise decisions for those in the land who are in need; and the rod of his mouth will come down on the cruel, and with the breath of his lips he will put an end to the evil-doer.
Darby Translation
but with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Julia Smith Translation
And he judged the powerless with justice, and he decided in straightness for the humble of the earth: and he struck the earth with the rod of his mouth, and by the spirit of his lips he will slay the unjust.
King James 2000
But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But he shall judge [the] poor with righteousness, and he shall decide for [the] needy of [the] earth with rectitude. And he shall strike [the] earth with the rod of his mouth, and he shall kill [the] wicked person with the breath of his lips.
Modern King James verseion
But with righteousness He shall judge the poor, and shall decide with uprightness for the meek of the earth. And He shall strike the earth with the rod of His mouth, and with the breath of His lips He shall slay the wicked.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
But he shall judge the causes of the poor with righteousness, and shall rebuke with equity for the humble of the earth. And he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall slay the wicked.
NET Bible
He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed.
New Heart English Bible
but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked.
The Emphasized Bible
But he will judge with righteousness! them who are poor, And decide with equity! for the oppressed of the land, - And he will smite the land With the sceptre of his mouth, And with the breath of his lips, will he slay the lawless one;
Webster
But with righteousness will he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he will smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips will he slay the wicked.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he hath judged in righteousness the poor, And decided in uprightness for the humble of earth, And hath smitten earth with the rod of his mouth, And with the breath of his lips he putteth the wicked to death.
Themes
Branch of jesse » The coming of the branch of jesse
Christ » Spirit of » Just and fearless
the Earth » Subject to God's judgments
God » To believers » Divine protection
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the meek
God's Promises » To the poor » Divine protection
Judgments » Different kinds of » Destruction
Justice » Christ, an example of
Meekness » General references to » Promises concerning
The poor » Promises to » Divine protection
Power » Of Christ » The wicked will be destroyed by
The power of Christ » The wicked shall be destroyed by
Righteousness » Christ » Shall judge with
Spirit of Christ » Just and fearless
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 11:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Branch's Righteous Reign
3 His delight will be in the fear of Yahweh. He will not judge by the sight of his eyes, neither decide by the hearing of his ears; 4 but with righteousness he will judge the poor, and decide with equity for the humble of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; and with the breath of his lips he will kill the wicked. 5 Righteousness will be the belt of his waist, and faithfulness the belt of his waist.
Cross References
Malachi 4:6
He will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the earth with a curse."
Job 4:9
By the breath of God they perish. By the blast of his anger are they consumed.
Psalm 2:9
You shall break them with a rod of iron. You shall dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel."
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me; because Yahweh has anointed me to preach good news to the humble. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to those who are bound;
2 Thessalonians 2:8
Then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will kill with the breath of his mouth, and destroy by the manifestation of his coming;
Psalm 45:6-7
Your throne, God, is forever and ever. A scepter of equity is the scepter of your kingdom.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on the throne of David, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of Yahweh of Armies will perform this.
Isaiah 29:19
The humble also will increase their joy in Yahweh, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Isaiah 30:33
For his burning place has long been ready. Yes, for the king it is prepared. He has made its pyre deep and large with fire and much wood. Yahweh's breath, like a stream of sulfur, kindles it.
Isaiah 32:1
Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.
Titus 3:2
to speak evil of no one, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all humility toward all men.
Revelation 19:15
Out of his mouth proceeds a sharp, double-edged sword, that with it he should strike the nations. He will rule them with an iron rod. He treads the winepress of the fierceness of the wrath of God, the Almighty.
2 Samuel 8:15
David reigned over all Israel; and David executed justice and righteousness to all his people.
2 Samuel 23:2-4
"The Spirit of Yahweh spoke by me. His word was on my tongue.
1 Kings 10:8-9
Happy are your men, happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you, who hear your wisdom.
Psalm 18:8
Smoke went out of his nostrils. Consuming fire came out of his mouth. Coals were kindled by it.
Psalm 72:1-4
God, give the king your justice; your righteousness to the royal son.
Psalm 72:12-14
For he will deliver the needy when he cries; the poor, who has no helper.
Psalm 82:2-4
"How long will you judge unjustly, and show partiality to the wicked?" Selah.
Psalm 110:2
Yahweh will send forth the rod of your strength out of Zion. Rule in the midst of your enemies.
Proverbs 31:8-9
Open your mouth for the mute, in the cause of all who are left desolate.
Isaiah 1:17
Learn to do well. Seek justice. Relieve the oppressed. Judge the fatherless. Plead for the widow."
Isaiah 3:14
Yahweh will enter into judgment with the elders of his people, and their leaders: "It is you who have eaten up the vineyard. The spoil of the poor is in your houses.
Isaiah 16:5
A throne will be established in loving kindness. One will sit on it in truth, in the tent of David, judging, seeking justice, and swift to do righteousness.
Jeremiah 5:28
They have grown fat. They shine; yes, they excell in deeds of wickedness. They don't plead the cause, the cause of the fatherless, that they may prosper; and they don't judge the right of the needy.
Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days come, says Yahweh, that I will raise to David a righteous Branch, and he shall reign as king and deal wisely, and shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
Jeremiah 33:15
In those days, and at that time, will I cause a Branch of righteousness to grow up to David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the land.
Zephaniah 2:3
Seek Yahweh, all you humble of the land, who have kept his ordinances. Seek righteousness. Seek humility. It may be that you will be hidden in the day of Yahweh's anger.
Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
Matthew 11:5
the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.
Acts 9:1
But Saul, still breathing threats and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest,
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I Paul, myself, entreat you by the humility and gentleness of Christ; I who in your presence am lowly among you, but being absent am bold toward you.
Galatians 5:23
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by his good conduct that his deeds are done in gentleness of wisdom.
Revelation 1:16
He had seven stars in his right hand. Out of his mouth proceeded a sharp two-edged sword. His face was like the sun shining at its brightest.
Revelation 2:16
Repent therefore, or else I am coming to you quickly, and I will make war against them with the sword of my mouth.
Revelation 19:11
I saw the heaven opened, and behold, a white horse, and he who sat on it is called Faithful and True. In righteousness he judges and makes war.