Isaiah 55:7 nasb — Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have c…

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"Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon."

— Isaiah 55:7, NASB

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Isaiah 55 — Context

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"Behold, I have made him a witness to the peoples, A leader and commander for the peoples.

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"Behold, you will call a nation you do not know, And a nation which knows you not will run to you, Because of the LORD your God, even the Holy One of Israel; For He has glorified you."

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Seek the LORD while He may be found; Call upon Him while He is near.

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Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.

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"For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," declares the LORD.

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"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, So are My ways higher than your ways And My thoughts than your thoughts.

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"For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven, And do not return there without watering the earth And making it bear and sprout, And furnishing seed to the sower and bread to the eater;

Isaiah 55:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 55:7 say?
Isaiah 55:7 in the NASB reads: “Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.”
Where is Isaiah 55:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 55:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 55, verse 7.
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 55:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 55:7 in?
Isaiah 55:7 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 55:7?
Isaiah 55:7 reads (NASB): “Let the wicked forsake his way And the unrighteous man his thoughts; And let him return to the LORD, And He will have compassion on him, And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.” 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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