Isaiah 57:19

What does Isaiah 57:19 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 57:19 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord; and I will heal him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I create the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him that is far off and to him that is near, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I will give the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is near and to him who is far off, says the Lord; and I will make him well.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Producing the fruit of the lips, `Peace, peace,' to the far off, and to the near, And I have healed him, said Jehovah.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I created the fruit of the lips, peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, said the Lord, and I healed him.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I create the fruit of the lips: peace, peace to him [that is] afar off, and to him [that is] nigh, saith Jehovah; and I will heal him.

Context

v.18I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.

v.19This passage

v.20But the wicked are like the troubled sea; for it cannot rest, and its waters cast up mire and dirt.

Cross references

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

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20

    We are ambassadors therefore on behalf of Christ, as though God were entreating by us: we beseech you on behalf of Christ, be ye reconciled to God.

  • Colossians 4:3

    withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

  • Ephesians 6:19

    and on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

  • Exodus 4:11

    And Jehovah said unto him, Who hath made man’s mouth? or who maketh a man dumb, or deaf, or seeing, or blind? is it not I, Jehovah?

  • Hosea 14:2

    Take with you words, and return unto Jehovah: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and accept that which is good: so will we render as bullocks the offering of our lips.

  • Acts 10:36

    The word which he sent unto the children of Israel, preaching good tidings of peace by Jesus Christ (he is Lord of all)—

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