Isaiah 11:4

Good News Translation

he will judge the poor fairly and defend the rights of the helpless. At his command the people will be punished, and evil persons will die.

Cross References

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled over all of Israel and made sure that his people were always treated fairly and justly.

Job 15:30

and they will not escape from darkness. They will be like trees whose branches are burned by fire, whose blossoms are blown away by the wind.

Job 4:9

Like a storm, God destroys them in his anger.

Psalm 110:2

From Zion the Lord will extend your royal power. “Rule over your enemies,” he says.

Psalm 18:8

Smoke poured out of his nostrils, a consuming flame and burning coals from his mouth.

Psalm 2:9

You will break them with an iron rod; you will shatter them in pieces like a clay pot.’”

Psalm 76:10

Human anger only results in more praise for you; those who survive the wars will keep your festivals.

Isaiah 1:17

and learn to do right. See that justice is done—help those who are oppressed, give orphans their rights, and defend widows.”

Isaiah 13:11

The Lord says, “I will bring disaster on the earth and punish all wicked people for their sins. I will humble everyone who is proud and punish everyone who is arrogant and cruel.

Isaiah 14:30

The Lord will be a shepherd to the poor of his people and will let them live in safety. But he will send a terrible famine on you Philistines, and it will not leave any of you alive.

Isaiah 16:5

Then one of David's descendants will be king, and he will rule the people with faithfulness and love. He will be quick to do what is right, and he will see that justice is done.)

Isaiah 2:4

He will settle disputes among great nations. They will hammer their swords into plows and their spears into pruning knives. Nations will never again go to war, never prepare for battle again.

Isaiah 26:6

Those who were oppressed walk over it now and trample it under their feet.

Isaiah 29:19

Poor and humble people will once again find the happiness which the Lord, the holy God of Israel, gives.

Isaiah 3:14

The Lord is bringing the elders and leaders of his people to judgment. He makes this accusation: “You have plundered vineyards, and your houses are full of what you have taken from the poor.

Isaiah 30:28

He sends the wind in front of him like a flood that carries everything away. It sweeps nations to destruction and puts an end to their evil plans.

Isaiah 30:31

The Assyrians will be terrified when they hear the Lord's voice and feel the force of his punishment.

Isaiah 30:33

Long ago a place was prepared where a huge fire will burn the emperor of Assyria. It is deep and wide, and piled high with wood. The Lord will breathe out a stream of flame to set it on fire.

Isaiah 32:1

Some day there will be a king who rules with integrity, and national leaders who govern with justice.

Isaiah 32:7

A stupid person is evil and does evil things; he plots to ruin the poor with lies and to keep them from getting their rights.

Isaiah 33:22

All the rigging on those ships is useless; the sails cannot be spread! We will seize all the wealth of enemy armies, and there will be so much that even the lame can get a share. The Lord himself will be our king; he will rule over us and protect us.

Isaiah 40:7

Grass withers and flowers fade when the Lord sends the wind blowing over them. People are no more enduring than grass.

Isaiah 49:2

He made my words as sharp as a sword. With his own hand he protected me. He made me like an arrow, sharp and ready for use.

Isaiah 61:1

The Sovereign Lord has filled me with his Spirit. He has chosen me and sent me To bring good news to the poor, To heal the broken-hearted, To announce release to captives And freedom to those in prison.

Isaiah 9:7

His royal power will continue to grow; his kingdom will always be at peace. He will rule as King David's successor, basing his power on right and justice, from now until the end of time. The Lord Almighty is determined to do all this.

Jeremiah 33:15

At that time I will choose as king a righteous descendant of David. That king will do what is right and just throughout the land.

Jeremiah 5:28

why they are fat and well fed. There is no limit to their evil deeds. They do not give orphans their rights or show justice to the oppressed.

Hosea 6:5

That is why I have sent my prophets to you with my message of judgment and destruction. What I want from you is plain and clear:

Zephaniah 2:3

Turn to the Lord, all you humble people of the land, who obey his commands. Do what is right, and humble yourselves before the Lord. Perhaps you will escape punishment on the day when the Lord shows his anger.

Malachi 4:6

He will bring fathers and children together again; otherwise I would have to come and destroy your country.”

Matthew 11:5

the blind can see, the lame can walk, those who suffer from dreaded skin diseases are made clean, the deaf hear, the dead are brought back to life, and the Good News is preached to the poor.

Matthew 5:5

“Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised!

Acts 9:1

In the meantime Saul kept up his violent threats of murder against the followers of the Lord. He went to the High Priest

2 Corinthians 10:1

I, Paul, make a personal appeal to you—I who am said to be meek and mild when I am with you, but harsh with you when I am away. By the gentleness and kindness of Christ

Galatians 5:23

humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then the Wicked One will be revealed, but when the Lord Jesus comes, he will kill him with the breath from his mouth and destroy him with his dazzling presence.

Titus 3:2

Tell them not to speak evil of anyone, but to be peaceful and friendly, and always to show a gentle attitude toward everyone.

James 3:13

Are there any of you who are wise and understanding? You are to prove it by your good life, by your good deeds performed with humility and wisdom.

Revelation 1:16

He held seven stars in his right hand, and a sharp two-edged sword came out of his mouth. His face was as bright as the midday sun.

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven open, and there was a white horse. Its rider is called Faithful and True; it is with justice that he judges and fights his battles.

Revelation 19:15

Out of his mouth came a sharp sword, with which he will defeat the nations. He will rule over them with a rod of iron, and he will trample out the wine in the wine press of the furious anger of the Almighty God.

Revelation 2:16

Now turn from your sins! If you don't, I will come to you soon and fight against those people with the sword that comes out of my mouth.