Isaiah 56:11 cpdv — And these very imprudent dogs have never known satisfaction. The shepherds themselves do not know understanding. All ha…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And these very imprudent dogs have never known satisfaction. The shepherds themselves do not know understanding. All have turned aside in their own way, each one to his own avarice, from the highest even to the least: "

— Isaiah 56:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 56 — Context

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The Lord God, who gathers the dispersed of Israel, says: Even now, I will gather his congregation to him.

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All beasts of the field, all the beasts of the forest: approach and devour!

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His watchmen are all blind. They are all ignorant. They are mute dogs without the ability to bark, seeing empty things, sleeping and loving dreams.

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And these very imprudent dogs have never known satisfaction. The shepherds themselves do not know understanding. All have turned aside in their own way, each one to his own avarice, from the highest even to the least:

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“Come, let us take wine, and be filled by inebriation. And as it is today, so shall it be tomorrow and for a long time.”

Isaiah 56:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 56:11 say?
Isaiah 56:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And these very imprudent dogs have never known satisfaction. The shepherds themselves do not know understanding. All have turned aside in their own way, each one to his own avarice, from the highest even to the least: ”
Where is Isaiah 56:11 in the Bible?
Isaiah 56:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 56, verse 11.
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 56:11.
What translation should I read Isaiah 56:11 in?
Isaiah 56:11 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 56:11?
Isaiah 56:11 reads (CPDV): “And these very imprudent dogs have never known satisfaction. The shepherds themselves do not know understanding. All have turned aside in their own way, each one to his own avarice, from the highest even to the least: ” 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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