Devine Scripture

Isaiah 42:2

Isaiah chapter 42 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.

Context

v.1Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen, in whom my soul delighteth: I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.

v.2This passage

v.3A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • 2 Timothy 2:24

    And the Lord’s servant must not strive, but be gentle towards all, apt to teach, forbearing,

  • 1 Peter 2:23

    who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

  • Zechariah 9:9

    Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy king cometh unto thee; he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, even upon a colt the foal of an ass.

  • Matthew 12:16

    and charged them that they should not make him known:

  • Luke 17:20

    And being asked by the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God cometh, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:

  • Matthew 11:29

    Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.