Isaiah 59:15

Isaiah 59:15 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15Truth is nowhere to be found,

and whoever shuns evil becomes a prey.

The Lord looked and was displeased

that there was no justice.

15Truth is lacking,

And one who turns aside from evil makes himself a prey.

Now the Lord saw,

And it was 59:15 Or evildispleasing in His sight that there was no justice.

15Yes, truth is lacking;

And he who turns aside from evil makes himself a prey.

Now the Lord saw,

And it was displeasing in His sight that there was no justice.

15Yes, truth is missing;

And he who turns away from evil makes himself a prey.

Now the Lord saw it,

And it 59:15 Lit was evil in His eyes.displeased Him that there was no justice.

15Truth is missing,

and whoever turns from evil becomes prey.

The Lord looked and was displeased59:15 Hebrew and it was evil in His eyes

that there was no justice.

15In fact, truth can’t be found anywhere.

Those who refuse to do evil are attacked.

The Lord sees that people aren’t treating others fairly.

That makes him unhappy.