Isaiah 28:6 - Compare All Versions
Isaiah 28:6 NIV (New International Version)
He will be a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, a source of strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Isaiah 28:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Isaiah 28:6 NLT (New Living Translation)
He will give a longing for justice to their judges. He will give great courage to their warriors who stand at the gates.
Isaiah 28:6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, and strength to those who repel attacks at the city gate.
Isaiah 28:6 KJV (King James Version)
and for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.
Isaiah 28:6 NKJV (New King James Version)
For a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, And for strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.
Isaiah 28:5-6 MSG (The Message)
At that time, GOD-of-the-Angel-Armies will be the beautiful crown on the head of what’s left of his people: Energy and insights of justice to those who guide and decide, strength and prowess to those who guard and protect.
Isaiah 28:6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.
Isaiah 28:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)
A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment [administering the law], A strength to those who drive back the battle at the gate.
Isaiah 28:6 NET (New English Translation)
He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers.