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Isaiah 29:20

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For the ruthless is brought to nothing, and the scoffer ceases, and all those who are alert to do evil are cut off—

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Isaiah 29:20 in other translations

For the terrible one is brought to nought, and the scoffer ceaseth, and all they that watch for iniquity are cut off;

Isaiah 29:20 · American Standard Version

Isaiah 29:20 in context

  1. 18In that day, the deaf will hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind will see out of obscurity and out of darkness.
  2. 19The humble also will increase their joy in Yahweh, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
  3. 20For the ruthless is brought to nothing, and the scoffer ceases, and all those who are alert to do evil are cut off—
  4. 21who cause a person to be indicted by a word, and lay a snare for the arbiter in the gate, and who deprive the innocent of justice with false testimony.
  5. 22Therefore Yahweh, who redeemed Abraham, says concerning the house of Jacob: “Jacob shall no longer be ashamed, neither shall his face grow pale.