NET Bible
"He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick, until he brings justice to victory."
— Matthew 12:20, NET Bible
“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.”
“A bruised reed shall he not break, And smoking flax shall he not quench, Till he send forth judgment unto victory. ”
“He won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a smoking flax, until he leads justice to victory.”
“The bruised reed he shall not break: and smoking flax he shall not extinguish: till he send forth judgment unto victory.”
“The crushed stem will not be broken by him; and the feebly burning light will he not put out, till he has made righteousness overcome all.”
“A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth judgment unto victory.”
This fulfilled what was spoken by the prophet Isaiah:
“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I take great delight. I will put my Spirit on him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.
He will not quarrel or cry out, nor will anyone hear his voice in the streets.
He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick, until he brings justice to victory.
And in his name the Gentiles will hope.”
Jesus and Beelzebul Then they brought to him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute. Jesus healed him so that he could speak and see.
All the crowds were amazed and said,“Could this one be the Son of David?”