Isaiah 1:17

Isaiah 1:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17Learn to do right; seek justice.

Defend the oppressed.1:17 Or justice. / Correct the oppressor

Take up the cause of the fatherless;

plead the case of the widow.

17Learn to do good;

Seek justice,

Rebuke the oppressor,

Obtain justice for the orphan,

Plead for the widow’s case.

Invitation to Debate

17Learn to do good;

Seek justice,

Reprove the ruthless,

Defend the orphan,

Plead for the widow.

“Let Us Reason”

17Learn to do good.

Seek justice,

Rebuke the ruthless,

Defend the fatherless,

Plead for the [rights of the] widow [in court].

“Let Us Reason”

17Learn to do right;

seek justice and correct the oppressor.1:17 Or and encourage the oppressed

Defend the fatherless

and plead the case of the widow.”

17Learn to do what is right!

Treat people fairly.

Help those who are treated badly.

Stand up in court for children whose fathers have died.

And do the same thing for widows.