Ya‸ hkʼaˇ, chi beu‸ hkʼa te tawˆ taˍ ve la‸ caˉ chi teˇ hpaˍ lehˬ, nawˬ hui hta‸ te luˬ laˇ gʼa tuˬ ve maˇ heˆ. Nawˬ hui hta‸ venˇbaˆ taˍ laˇ ve chaw hui hta‸ nawˬ hui kʼaw‸ yaw hkʼaw‸ piˇ gʼa tuˬ yoˬ. Ngaˬ ve awˬ ceˬ teˇ hpaˍ hta‸ ngaˬ ha‸ shaˉ piˇ leh, yawˇ hui hta‸ gʼaˇ shehˍ hpaˇ hpeh‸ la piˇ tuˬ yoˬ teh‸ Gʼuiˬsha kʼoˆ ve yoˬ.
What Does This Mean?
This verse says that nothing harmful will succeed against you and that you will prove others wrong who speak against you. God is speaking, and He promises protection and victory to His servants.
Explained for Children
Imagine you have a shield that makes all the bad things bounce off you, and you can show that the mean words others say about you are not true. God says He gives you this shield, and He will always protect you.
Historical Background
Isaiah, a prophet, wrote this around 700 BC. The verse was meant to encourage the Israelites, who were facing threats from powerful nations. It reassured them of God's protection and justice.
Living It Out Today
In today's world, imagine a person facing criticism at work. This verse reminds them that their righteousness comes from God, and no matter the criticism, they have divine protection and the ability to stand firm in their beliefs.
What does it mean by 'no weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper'?
It means that any attack, whether physical or verbal, that is aimed at harming you will not succeed because God protects His servants.
How can we condemn tongues that rise against us in judgment?
We can use the truth and righteousness given by God to refute false accusations and show that what others say against us is not true.
Why is it important to know that our righteousness is of God?
Understanding that our righteousness comes from God helps us rely on Him for strength and protection, rather than our own abilities.
How does this verse apply to those facing persecution?
This verse assures believers that despite persecution, they have divine protection and the assurance that their righteousness comes from God, who will vindicate them.