Isaiah 11:4

The Passion Translation

With righteousness he will uphold justice for the poor and defend the lowly of the earth. His words will be like a scepter of power that conquers the world, and with his breath he will slay the lawless one.

Cross References

Psalm 110:2

Messiah, I know God himself will establish your kingdom as you reign in Zion-glory. For he says to you, “Rule in the midst of your enemies!”

Psalm 18:8

Fierce flames leapt from his mouth, erupting with blazing, burning coals as smoke and fire encircled him.

Psalm 2:9

And you will shepherd them with unlimited authority, crushing their rebellion as an iron rod smashes jars of clay!’ ”

Psalm 76:10

You have power to transform man’s futile anger into praise. The fury of your enemies only causes your fame to increase.

Isaiah 1:17

Learn what it means to do what is good by seeking righteousness and justice! Rescue the oppressed. Uphold the rights of the fatherless and defend the widow’s cause.

Isaiah 13:11

“I will bring punishment to the world for its evil and to the wicked for their sins. I will shatter the arrogance of the proud, and will humble the pride of the high and mighty.

Isaiah 14:30

And through him the poorest of the poor will find pasture and the needy will lie down in peace. The Lord will starve the root of the Philistines with a famine that will annihilate your survivors.

Isaiah 16:5

Then a government of unfailing love will be established, with a faithful king in the tabernacle of David, passionate for justice and swift to do what is right.

Isaiah 2:4

He will judge fairly between the nations and settle disputes among many peoples. They will beat the swords they used against each other into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks. No nation will take up weapons against another, nor will they prepare for war anymore.

Isaiah 26:6

to be trampled down by the feet of the poor and exploited.”

Isaiah 29:19

The meek will overflow with fresh joy in the Lord Yahweh, and the poor will shout their praises to the Holy One of Israel!

Isaiah 3:14

Yahweh comes to issue the guilty verdict of the elders and leaders of his people, saying: “You are the ones who have ruined the nation! Your houses are full of what you’ve stolen from the poor!

Isaiah 30:28

His breath is as overwhelming as a flooding river reaching up to the neck. He sifts the nations in his sieve of destruction and places a bridle in their jaws that causes them to wander.

Isaiah 30:31

And when his rod strikes the Assyrians, they will be terror-stricken by the mighty voice of Lord Yahweh.

Isaiah 30:33

From long ago, the king’s fiery burial place has been prepared, stacked high with plenty of firewood to fuel the flame. Yahweh’s breath, like a stream of sulfur, kindles it.

Isaiah 32:1

Look—a new era begins! A king will reign with righteousness, and his princes according to justice!

Isaiah 32:7

The deceiver’s schemes and plans are evil. He schemes of cheating the poor, even when their plea is just.

Isaiah 33:22

The Lord Yahweh is our Judge, our Lawgiver, and our King; he will save us completely!

Isaiah 40:7

The grass withers, the flower fades when the breath of Yahweh blows upon it; the people are just like grass!

Isaiah 49:2

He gives me words that pierce and penetrate. He hid me and protected me in the shadow of his hand. He prepared me like a polished arrow and concealed me in his quiver.

Isaiah 61:1

The mighty Spirit of Lord Yahweh is wrapped around me because Yahweh has anointed me, as a messenger to preach good news to the poor. He sent me to heal the wounds of the brokenhearted, to tell captives, “You are free,” and to tell prisoners, “Be free from your darkness.”

Isaiah 9:7

Great and vast is his dominion. He will bring immeasurable peace and prosperity. He will rule on David’s throne and over David’s kingdom to establish and uphold it by promoting justice and righteousness from this time forward and forevermore. The marvelous passion that the Lord Yahweh, Commander of Angel Armies, has for his people will ensure that it is finished!

Jeremiah 33:15

At that time, I will cause a righteous Branch to sprout from David’s lineage. And he will administer justice and righteousness in the land.

Jeremiah 5:28

fat and prosperous. Indeed, their wickedness knows no bounds. There is no true justice in their judgments— they neither stand up for the rights of the orphans, nor help the needy receive their fair portion.

Matthew 11:5

‘The blind see again, the crippled walk, lepers are cured, the deaf hear, the dead are raised back to life, and the poor and broken now hear of the hope of salvation!’

Matthew 5:5

“What blessing comes to you when gentleness lives in you! For you will inherit the earth.

Acts 9:1

During those days, Saul, full of angry threats and rage, wanted to murder the disciples of the Lord Jesus. So he went to ask the high priest

2 Corinthians 10:1

Now, please listen, for I need to address an issue. I’m making this personal appeal to you by the gentleness and self-forgetfulness of Christ. I am the one who is “humble and timid” when face-to-face with you but “bold and outspoken” when a safe distance away.

2 Thessalonians 2:8

Then the “outlaw” will be openly revealed, and the Lord will overthrow him by the breath of his mouth and bring him to an end by the dazzling manifestation of his presence.

Titus 3:2

And remind them to never tear down anyone with their words or quarrel, but instead be considerate, humble, and courteous to everyone.

James 3:13

If you consider yourself to be wise and one who understands the ways of God, advertise it with a beautiful, fruitful life guided by wisdom’s gentleness. Never brag or boast about what you’ve done and you’ll prove that you’re truly wise.

Revelation 1:16

In his right hand he held seven stars, and out of his mouth was a sharp, double-edged sword. And his face was shining like the brightness of the blinding sun!

Revelation 19:11

Then I saw heaven opened, and suddenly a white horse appeared. The name of the one riding it was Faithful and True, and with pure righteousness he judges and rides to battle.

Revelation 19:15

A sharp sword came from his mouth with which to conquer the nations, and he will shepherd them with an iron scepter. He will trample out the wine in the winepress of the wrath of God.

Revelation 2:16

So repent, then, or I will come quickly to war against them with the sword of my mouth.