Isaiah 42:21

Isaiah 42:21 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

21It pleased the Lord

for the sake of his righteousness

to make his law great and glorious.

21The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake

To make the Law great and glorious.

21The Lord was pleased for His righteousness’ sake

To make the law great and prove to be glorious.

21The Lord was pleased, for the sake of His righteousness,

to magnify His law and make it glorious.

21It pleased Jehovah, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.

21The Lord is willing for his righteousnesse sake that he may magnifie the Lawe, and exalt it.

21It pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness’ sake, to magnify the law

and make it honorable.

21The Lord wanted his people to see

how great and glorious his law is.

He wanted to show them

that he always does what is right.

21The Lord always does what is right. So he has made his Law great and important. He is happy when people respect his Law.

21YHWH has delight for the sake of His righteousness, || He magnifies law, and makes honorable.