Berean Standard Bible
“So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter.”
Isaiah 59 describes a society whose sins have separated it from God and a lack of justice that leaves people without help. The prophet confesses the community's failings.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So justice is turned away, and righteousness stands at a distance. For truth has stumbled in the public square, and honesty cannot enter.
World English Bible (WEB)
Justice is turned away backward, and righteousness stands far away; for truth has fallen in the street, and uprightness can’t enter.
King James Version (KJV)
And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And justice is turned away backward, and righteousness standeth afar off; for truth is fallen in the street, and uprightness cannot enter.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And the right is turned back, and righteousness is far away: for good faith is not to be seen in the public places, and upright behaviour may not come into the town.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y el derecho se retiró, y la justicia se puso lejos: porque la verdad tropezó en la plaza, y la equidad no pudo venir.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Nuestros tribunales se oponen a la justicia y se desconoce en ellos la imparcialidad. La verdad cae muerta en las calles y la justicia no tiene lugar en sus vidas.
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