Isaiah 28:6 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

And for a spirit of judgment To him who is sitting in the judgment, And for might [to] those turning back the battle to the gate.

English ASV

and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.

English Amplified

And a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment and administers the law, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

And a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment and administers the law, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, and strength to those who repel attacks at the city gate.

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

and for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

English EASY 2024

He will help judges to decide what is right. He will give strength to the people who keep the city safe from those who attack it.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Then the Lord will give wisdom to the judges who rule his people. He will give strength to the people who are in battles at the city gates.

and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

He will give a sense of justice to those who serve as judges, and courage to those who defend the city gates from attack.

English God's Word - GW 1995

He will give a spirit of justice to those who judge. He will give strength to those who defend the city gates in battle.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English KJV 1611

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

English LSB

A spirit of just judgment for him who sits in judgment, A might to those who turn back the onslaught at the gate.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

a spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn away the battle at the gate.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

A spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, And strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

He will help those who are fair when they judge. He will give strength to those who turn back their enemies at the city gate.

English NIV

He will be a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, a source of strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English NKJ 1982

For a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, And for strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English NLT

He will give a longing for justice to their judges. He will give great courage to their warriors who stand at the gates.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

and a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English Passion Translation Bible 2020

He will be a Spirit of justice for judges to render right decisions. And he will be strength and bravery for those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

He will give a longing for justice to your judges and great courage to your soldiers who are battling to the last before your gates.

English Tyndale 1537

Unto the lowly, he shall be a spirit of judgement, and unto them that drive away the enemies from the gates, he shall be a spirit of strength.

Isaiah 28:6 — Compare Translations