Isaiah 54:14

What does Isaiah 54:14 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 54:14 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression, for thou shalt not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression, for thou shalt not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

All your rights will be made certain to you: have no fear of evil, and destruction will not come near you.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

In righteousness thou establishest thyself, Be far from oppression, for thou fearest not, And from ruin, for it cometh not near unto thee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And thou shalt be founded in justice: depart far from oppression, for thou shalt not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression, for thou shalt not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near thee.

Context

v.13And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

v.14This passage

v.15Behold, they may gather together, but not by me: whosoever shall gather together against thee shall fall because of thee.

Cross references

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

  • Isaiah 1:26

    and I will restore thy judges as at the first, and thy counsellors as at the beginning: afterward thou shalt be called The city of righteousness, a faithful town.

  • Jeremiah 23:3

    And I will gather the remnant of my flock out of all the countries whither I have driven them, and will bring them again to their folds; and they shall be fruitful and multiply.

  • Jeremiah 31:23

    Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, Yet again shall they use this speech in the land of Judah and in the cities thereof, when I shall bring again their captivity: Jehovah bless thee, O habitation of righteousness, O mountain of holiness.

  • Zechariah 9:8

    And I will encamp about my house against the army, that none pass through or return; and no oppressor shall pass through them any more: for now have I seen with mine eyes.

  • Ezekiel 36:27

    And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep mine ordinances, and do them.

  • Zechariah 8:3

    Thus saith Jehovah: I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called The city of truth; and the mountain of Jehovah of hosts, The holy mountain.

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