Isaiah 59:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
Therefore is judgment far from us, neither does justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness.
Isaiah 59:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Therefore is justice far from us, neither doth righteousness overtake us: we look for light, but, behold, darkness; for brightness, but we walk in obscurity.
Isaiah 59:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Therefore justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We hope for light, but there is darkness; for brightness, but we walk in gloom.
Isaiah 59:9 (BSB)
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What does Isaiah 59:9 say?
Isaiah 59:9 in modern King James wording reads: "Therefore is judgment far from us, neither does justice overtake us: we wait for light, but behold obscurity; for brightness, but we walk in darkness."
Where is Isaiah 59:9 found in the Bible?
Isaiah 59:9 is verse 9 of chapter 59 of the book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament. Isaiah has 66 chapters.
Which translations of Isaiah 59:9 can I read here?
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