King James Bible
KJVA bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
Translation Comparison
Isaiah 42:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Isaiah 42:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. | |
American Standard VersionASV | A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | The bruised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment according to truth. | |
English Revised VersionERV | A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment in truth. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth. | |
World English BibleWEB | He won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a dimly burning wick. He will faithfully bring justice. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A bruised reed he breaketh not, And dim flax he quencheth not, To truth he bringeth forth judgment. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth. |
American Standard Version
ASVA bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe bruised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment according to truth.
English Revised Version
ERVA bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment in truth.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
World English Bible
WEBHe won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a dimly burning wick. He will faithfully bring justice.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA bruised reed he breaketh not, And dim flax he quencheth not, To truth he bringeth forth judgment.
American King James Version
AKJVA bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
King James Bible
KJVA bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
American Standard Version
ASVA bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThe bruised reed he shall not break, and smoking flax he shall not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment according to truth.
English Revised Version
ERVA bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment in truth.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.
World English Bible
WEBHe won't break a bruised reed. He won't quench a dimly burning wick. He will faithfully bring justice.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA bruised reed he breaketh not, And dim flax he quencheth not, To truth he bringeth forth judgment.
American King James Version
AKJVA bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment to truth.