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Isaiah 57:8-1964 bbe — And on the back of the doors and on the pillars you have put your sign: for you have been false to me with another; you…

Bible in Basic English

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And on the back of the doors and on the pillars you have put your sign: for you have been false to me with another; you have made your bed wide, and made an agreement with them; you had a desire for their bed where you saw it

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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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

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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.

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For I will not give punishment for ever, or be angry without end: for from me breath goes out; and I it was who made the souls.

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I was quickly angry with his evil ways, and sent punishment on him, veiling my face in wrath: and he went on, turning his heart from me.

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I have seen his ways, and I will make him well: I will give him rest, comforting him and his people who are sad.

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I will give the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is near and to him who is far off, says the Lord; and I will make him well.

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But the evil-doers are like the troubled sea, for which there is no rest, and its waters send up earth and waste.

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There is no peace, says my God, for the evil-doers.

— Isaiah 57:8-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 57 — Context

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You who are burning with evil desire among the oaks, under every green tree; putting children to death in the valleys, under the cracks of the rocks?

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Among the smooth stones of the valley is your heritage; they, even they, are your part: even to them have you made a drink offering and a meal offering. Is it possible for such things to be overlooked by me?

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You have put your bed on a high mountain: there you went up to make your offering.

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And on the back of the doors and on the pillars you have put your sign: for you have been false to me with another; you have made your bed wide, and made an agreement with them; you had a desire for their bed where you saw it

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.

16

For I will not give punishment for ever, or be angry without end: for from me breath goes out; and I it was who made the souls.

17

I was quickly angry with his evil ways, and sent punishment on him, veiling my face in wrath: and he went on, turning his heart from me.

18

I have seen his ways, and I will make him well: I will give him rest, comforting him and his people who are sad.

19

I will give the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is near and to him who is far off, says the Lord; and I will make him well.

20

But the evil-doers are like the troubled sea, for which there is no rest, and its waters send up earth and waste.

21

There is no peace, says my God, for the evil-doers.

Isaiah 57:8-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 57:8-1964 say?

Isaiah 57:8-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And on the back of the doors and on the pillars you have put your sign: for you have been false to me with another; you have made your bed wide, and made an agreement with them; you had a desire for their bed where you saw it And you went to Melech with oil and much perfume, and you sent your representatives far off, and went as low as the underworld. 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. 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? I will make clear what your righteousness is like and your works; you will have no profit in them. 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. And I will say, Make it high, make it high, get ready the way, take the stones out of the way of my people. 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. For I will not give punishment for ever, or be angry without end: for from me breath goes out; and I it was who made the souls. I was quickly angry with his evil ways, and sent punishment on him, veiling my face in wrath: and he went on, turning his heart from me. I have seen his ways, and I will make him well: I will give him rest, comforting him and his people who are sad. I will give the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is near and to him who is far off, says the Lord; and I will make him well. But the evil-doers are like the troubled sea, for which there is no rest, and its waters send up earth and waste. There is no peace, says my God, for the evil-doers.”

Where is Isaiah 57:8-1964 in the Bible?

Isaiah 57:8-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 57, verses 8–1964.

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 57:8-1964.

What translation should I read Isaiah 57:8-1964 in?

Isaiah 57:8-1964 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 57:8-1964?

Isaiah 57:8-1964 reads (BBE): “And on the back of the doors and on the pillars you have put your sign: for you have been false to me with another; you have made your bed wide, and made an agreement with them; you had a desire for their bed where you saw it And you went to Melech with oil and much perfume, and you sent your representatives far off, and went as low as the underworld. 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. 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? I will make clear what your righteousness is like and your works; you will have no profit in them. 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. And I will say, Make it high, make it high, get ready the way, take the stones out of the way of my people. 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. For I will not give punishment for ever, or be angry without end: for from me breath goes out; and I it was who made the souls. I was quickly angry with his evil ways, and sent punishment on him, veiling my face in wrath: and he went on, turning his heart from me. I have seen his ways, and I will make him well: I will give him rest, comforting him and his people who are sad. I will give the fruit of the lips: Peace, peace, to him who is near and to him who is far off, says the Lord; and I will make him well. But the evil-doers are like the troubled sea, for which there is no rest, and its waters send up earth and waste. There is no peace, says my God, for the evil-doers.” 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.