Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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 At that time, the LORD of the Heavenly Armies will become a glorious crown, a beautiful diadem for the remnant of his people, 6 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. 7 These people also stagger from wine and reel from strong drink. Priests and prophets stagger from strong drink; they're drunk from wine; they reel from strong drink, waver when seeing visions, and stumble when rendering decisions.
Cross References
1 Kings 3:28
When this decision that the king had handed down was announced, everybody in Israel was amazed at the king, because they all saw that God's wisdom was in him, enabling him to administer justice.
John 5:30
I can do nothing on my own accord. I judge according to what I hear, and my judgment is just, because I do not seek my own will but the will of the one who sent me."
Isaiah 11:2-4
The Spirit of the LORD will rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and power, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
Isaiah 32:15-16
until the Spirit from on high is poured upon us, and the desert becomes a fertile field, and the fertile field seems like a forest."
Genesis 41:38-39
so Pharaoh asked his servants, "Can we find anyone else like this someone in whom the Spirit of God lives?
Numbers 11:16-17
Then the LORD told Moses, "Gather together for me 70 men who are elders of Israel, men whom you know to be elders of the people and officers over them. Then bring them to the Tent of Meeting and let them stand there with you.
Numbers 27:16-18
"May the LORD God of the spirits of all living creatures appoint a man over the community
Deuteronomy 20:4
For the LORD your God will be with you, fighting on your behalf against your enemies in order to grant you victory.'
Joshua 1:9
I've commanded you, haven't I? Be strong and courageous. Don't be fearful or discouraged, because the LORD your God is with you wherever you go."
2 Chronicles 32:8
He only has the strength of his own flesh, but the LORD our God is with us to help us and to fight our battles." So the people were encouraged from what King Hezekiah of Judah told them.
Psalm 18:32-34
the God who clothes me with strength, and who makes my way upright;
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength, a great help in times of distress.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of the heavenly armies is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Interlude To the Director: A song by the Sons of Korah.
Psalm 72:1-4
God, endow the king with ability to render your justice, and the king's son to render your right decisions.
Proverbs 20:8
A king sits on a throne of justice, sifting out all sorts of evil with his glance.
John 3:34
The one whom God sent speaks the words of God, because God does not give the Spirit in limited measure to him.
1 Corinthians 12:8
To one has been given a message of wisdom by the Spirit; to another the ability to speak with knowledge according to the same Spirit;