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Isaiah 57

Isaiah 57:20

Healing for the Repentant · Isaiah 57:14–21
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Translations

Modern
But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck.
Traditional
But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
Literal
And the wicked are like the driven sea, for it is not able to be quiet, and its waters churn up mud and mire.
Latin
Impii autem quasi mare fervens, quod quiescere non potest, et redundant fluctus ejus in conculcationem et lutum.

Original

Hebrew
English
But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck.

Notes

Isaiah 57:20

  • storm-tossed sea … it cannot be still: People who constantly oppose God (see Psalms 46:3, 6; 93:3–4) do not find inner peace because they are not at peace with God (Isaiah 30:15; 32:17).

  • churn up mire and muck: Their actions are often unproductive (see Psalm 40:2).

Isaiah 57:14–21

The Lord promises to be with the humble, heal them, and give them peace. This promise is for all citizens of Zion, both Jews and non-Jews. The holy one offers salvation to the humble and deals fairly with the wicked.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Sea

Topics

Remorse: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: Fruits of The Sea: (Trouble) the Wicked The Wicked are Compared to Troubled Sea Wicked (People): Compared With: Disturbed Sea Wicked (People): Described