Isaiah 64:9 akjv — Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech you, we are all your people…

American King James Version

"Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech you, we are all your people. "

— Isaiah 64:9, American King James Version

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Isaiah 64 — Context

6

But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.

7

And there is none that calls on your name, that stirs up himself to take hold of you: for you have hid your face from us, and have consumed us, because of our iniquities.

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But now, O LORD, you are our father; we are the clay, and you our potter; and we all are the work of your hand. ¶

9

Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech you, we are all your people.

10

Your holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.

11

Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised you, is burned up with fire: and all our pleasant things are laid waste.

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Will you refrain yourself for these things, O LORD? will you hold your peace, and afflict us very sore?

Isaiah 64:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 64:9 say?
Isaiah 64:9 in the American King James Version reads: “Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech you, we are all your people. ”
Where is Isaiah 64:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 64:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 64, verse 9.
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 64:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 64:9 in?
Isaiah 64:9 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 64:9?
Isaiah 64:9 reads (AKJV): “Be not wroth very sore, O LORD, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, see, we beseech you, we are all your people. ” 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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