Isaiah 42:3

Good News Translation

He will not break off a bent reed nor put out a flickering lamp. He will bring lasting justice to all.

Cross References

Psalm 147:3

He heals the broken-hearted and bandages their wounds.

Psalm 54:5

May God use their own evil to punish my enemies. He will destroy them because he is faithful.

Psalm 94:15

Justice will again be found in the courts, and all righteous people will support it.

Psalm 96:13

when the Lord comes to rule the earth. He will rule the peoples of the world with justice and fairness.

Psalm 98:9

because he comes to rule the earth. He will rule the peoples of the world with justice and fairness.

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 40:11

He will take care of his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs together and carry them in his arms; he will gently lead their mothers.

Isaiah 42:2

He will not shout or raise his voice or make loud speeches in the streets.

Isaiah 50:10

All of you that honor the Lord and obey the words of his servant, the path you walk may be dark indeed, but trust in the Lord, rely on your God.

Isaiah 50:4

The Sovereign Lord has taught me what to say, so that I can strengthen the weary. Every morning he makes me eager to hear what he is going to teach me.

Isaiah 63:1

“Who is this coming from the city of Bozrah in Edom? Who is this so splendidly dressed in red, marching along in power and strength?” It is the Lord, powerful to save, coming to announce his victory.

Isaiah 66:2

I myself created the whole universe! I am pleased with those who are humble and repentant, who fear me and obey me.

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 31:25

I will refresh those who are weary and will satisfy with food everyone who is weak from hunger.

Ezekiel 34:16

“I will look for those that are lost, bring back those that wander off, bandage those that are hurt, and heal those that are sick; but those that are fat and strong I will destroy, because I am a shepherd who does what is right.

Micah 7:9

We have sinned against the Lord, so now we must endure his anger for a while. But in the end he will defend us and right the wrongs that have been done to us. He will bring us out to the light; we will live to see him save us.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 12:20

He will not break off a bent reed, nor put out a flickering lamp. He will persist until he causes justice to triumph,

John 20:27

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here, and look at my hands; then reach out your hand and put it in my side. Stop your doubting, and believe!”

John 5:30

“I can do nothing on my own authority; I judge only as God tells me, so my judgment is right, because I am not trying to do what I want, but only what he who sent me wants.

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.