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Isaiah 57:12

Isaiah 57:12
I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee.

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Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.

Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works,.... For, notwithstanding all the idolatry, superstition, irreligion,…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

I will declare thy righteousness - This is evidently spoken ironically. The sense is, ‘you have devoted yourselves to…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Thy righteousness "My righteousness" - For צדקתך tsidkathech, Thy righteousness, the Syriac, Septuagint, MSS. Alex. and…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Isaiah 57:3-12

We have here a high charge, but a just one no doubt, drawn up against that wicked generation out of which God's…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Isaiah 57:12-13

But Jehovah will no longer be silent; He will proceed to judgement (cf. again Psa 50:21).

I will declare thy…