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Isaiah 48:21

Isaiah 48:22 nasb — "There is no peace for the wicked," says the LORD.

NASB

""There is no peace for the wicked," says the LORD."

— Isaiah 48:22, NASB

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Isaiah 48 — Context

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"Your descendants would have been like the sand, And your offspring like its grains; Their name would never be cut off or destroyed from My presence."

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Go forth from Babylon! Flee from the Chaldeans! Declare with the sound of joyful shouting, proclaim this, Send it out to the end of the earth; Say, "The LORD has redeemed His servant Jacob."

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They did not thirst when He led them through the deserts. He made the water flow out of the rock for them; He split the rock and the water gushed forth.

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"There is no peace for the wicked," says the LORD.

Isaiah 48:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 48:22 say?
Isaiah 48:22 in the NASB reads: “"There is no peace for the wicked," says the LORD.”
Where is Isaiah 48:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 48:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 48, verse 22.
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 48:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 48:22 in?
Isaiah 48:22 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 48:22?
Isaiah 48:22 reads (NASB): “"There is no peace for the wicked," says the LORD.” 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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