Isaiah 42:4 asv — He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law.

American Standard Version

"He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law. "

— Isaiah 42:4, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 42 — Context

1

Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen, in whom my soul delighteth: I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.

2

He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.

3

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

4

He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law.

5

Thus saith God Jehovah, he that created the heavens, and stretched them forth; he that spread abroad the earth and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein:

6

I, Jehovah, have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thy hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;

7

to open the blind eyes, to bring out the prisoners from the dungeon, and them that sit in darkness out of the prison-house.

Isaiah 42:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:4 say?
Isaiah 42:4 in the American Standard Version reads: “He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law. ”
Where is Isaiah 42:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 42:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 42, verse 4.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 42:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 42:4 in?
Isaiah 42:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 42:4?
Isaiah 42:4 reads (ASV): “He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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