Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 will the Lord of armies be a crown of glory, and a fair ornament, to the rest of his people; 6 And a spirit of wisdom to the judge, and strength to those who keep back the attackers at the door of the town. 7 And further, these are uncertain through wine, and have gone out of the right way through strong drink: the priest and the prophet are uncertain through strong drink, they are overcome by wine, they have gone out of the way through strong drink; their vision is false, they go wrong in their decisions.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:28
And news of this decision which the king had made went through all Israel; and they had fear of the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to give decisions.
John 5:30
Of myself I am unable to do anything: as the voice comes to me so I give a decision: and my decision is right because I have no desire to do what is pleasing to myself, but only what is pleasing to him who sent me.
Isaiah 11:2-4
And the spirit of the Lord will be resting on him, the spirit of wisdom and good sense, the spirit of wise guiding and strength, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;
Isaiah 32:15-16
Till the spirit comes on us from on high, and the waste land becomes a fertile field, and the fertile field is changed into a wood.
Genesis 41:38-39
Then Pharaoh said to his servants, Where may we get such a man as this, a man in whom is the spirit of God?
Numbers 11:16-17
And the Lord said to Moses, Send for seventy of the responsible men of Israel, who are in your opinion men of weight and authority over the people; make them come to the Tent of meeting and be there with you.
Numbers 27:16-18
Let the Lord, the God of the spirits of all flesh, put a man at the head of this people,
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the Lord your God goes with you, fighting for you to give you salvation from those who are against you.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not given you your orders? Take heart and be strong; have no fear and do not be troubled; for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go,
2 Chronicles 32:8
With him is an arm of flesh; but we have the Lord our God, helping us and fighting for us. And the people put their faith in what Hezekiah, king of Judah, said.
Psalm 18:32-34
God puts a strong band about me, guiding me in a straight way.
Psalm 46:1
God is our harbour and our strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:11
The Lord of armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our high tower. (Selah.)
Psalm 72:1-4
Give the king your authority, O God, and your righteousness to the king's son.
Proverbs 20:8
A king on the seat of judging puts to flight all evil with his eyes.
John 3:34
For he whom God has sent says God's words; and God does not give him the Spirit by measure.
1 Corinthians 12:8
For to one are given words of wisdom through the Spirit; and to another words of knowledge through the same Spirit: