Isaiah 57:12 bbe — I will make clear what your righteousness is like and your works; you will have no profit in them.

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"I will make clear what your righteousness is like and your works; you will have no profit in them."

— Isaiah 57:12, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 57 — Context

9

And you went to Melech with oil and much perfume, and you sent your representatives far off, and went as low as the underworld.

10

You were tired with your long journeys; but you did not say, There is no hope: you got new strength, and so you were not feeble.

11

And of whom were you in fear, so that you were false, and did not keep me in mind, or give thought to it? Have I not been quiet, keeping myself secret, and so you were not in fear of me?

12

I will make clear what your righteousness is like and your works; you will have no profit in them.

13

Your false gods will not keep you safe in answer to your cry; but the wind will take them, they will be gone like a breath: but he who puts his hope in me will take the land, and will have my holy mountain as his heritage.

14

And I will say, Make it high, make it high, get ready the way, take the stones out of the way of my people.

15

For this is the word of him who is high and lifted up, whose resting-place is eternal, whose name is Holy: my resting-place is in the high and holy place, and with him who is crushed and poor in spirit, to give life to the spirit of the poor, and to make strong the heart of the crushed.

Isaiah 57:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 57:12 say?
Isaiah 57:12 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “I will make clear what your righteousness is like and your works; you will have no profit in them.”
Where is Isaiah 57:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 57:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 57, verse 12.
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 57:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 57:12 in?
Isaiah 57:12 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 57:12?
Isaiah 57:12 reads (BBE): “I will make clear what your righteousness is like and your works; you will have no profit in them.” 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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