Isaiah 42:3
Isaiah 42:1-4 The Message (MSG)
“Take a good look at my servant. I’m backing him to the hilt. He’s the one I chose, and I couldn’t be more pleased with him. I’ve bathed him with my Spirit, my life. He’ll set everything right among the nations. He won’t call attention to what he does with loud speeches or gaudy parades. He won’t brush aside the bruised and the hurt and he won’t disregard the small and insignificant, but he’ll steadily and firmly set things right. He won’t tire out and quit. He won’t be stopped until he’s finished his work—to set things right on earth. Far-flung ocean islands wait expectantly for his teaching.”
Isaiah 42:3 King James Version (KJV)
A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
Isaiah 42:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
A bruised reed He will not break And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice.
Isaiah 42:3 New Century Version (NCV)
He will not break a crushed blade of grass or put out even a weak flame. He will truly bring justice
Isaiah 42:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.
Isaiah 42:3 New International Version (NIV)
A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out. In faithfulness he will bring forth justice
Isaiah 42:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench; He will bring forth justice for truth.
Isaiah 42:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“A broken reed He will not break [off] And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish [He will not harm those who are weak and suffering]; He will faithfully bring forth justice. [Matt 12:17-21]
Isaiah 42:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
He will not crush the weakest reed or put out a flickering candle. He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.