Isaiah 42:3

Isaiah 42:3 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

3A bruised reed he will not break,

and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out.

In faithfulness he will bring forth justice;

3“A bent reed He will not break off

And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish;

He will faithfully bring forth justice.

3“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]

3A bruised reed He will not break

and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish;

He will faithfully bring forth justice.

3A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.

3A bruised reede shall hee not breake, and the smoking flaxe shall he not quench: he shall bring foorth iudgement in trueth.

3He won’t break a bruised reed.

He won’t quench a dimly burning wick.

He will faithfully bring justice.

3He will not break a bent twig.

He will not put out a dimly burning flame.

He will be faithful and make everything right.

3He will not hurt weak people,

like someone who breaks a weak reed.

He will not destroy helpless people,

like someone who puts out a weak flame.

He will be kind to people,

and he will judge them in a fair way.

3A bruised reed He does not break, || And faded flax He does not quench, || He brings forth judgment to truth.