Isaiah 1:21
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How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Isaiah 1:21
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
How the faithful city has become a harlot, She {who} was full of justice! Righteousness once lodged in her, But now murderers.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
How is the faithful city become a harlot! she that was full of justice! righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
- American Standard Version (1901)
The upright town has become untrue; there was a time when her judges gave right decisions, when righteousness had a resting-place in her, but now she is full of those who take men's lives.
- Basic English Bible
How is the faithful city become a harlot! It was full of judgment; righteousness used to lodge in it, but now murderers.
- Darby Bible
How is the faithful city, that was full of judgment, become a harlot? justice dwelt in it, but now murderers.
- Douay Rheims Bible
How is the faithful city become a harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
- Webster's Bible
How the faithful city has become a prostitute! She was full of justice; righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
- World English Bible
How hath a faithful city become a harlot? I have filled it [with] judgment, Righteousness lodgeth in it -- now murderers.
- Youngs Literal Bible
How is the faithful city become a harlot! She that was full of justice, righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 1:21
1:21 The city - Jerusalem, which in the reign of former kings was faithful to God. An harlot - Is filled with idolatry. Murderers - Under that one gross kind, he comprehends all sorts of unrighteous men and practices.
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