Isaiah 55:11
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55:11In the same way, the promise that I make
does not return to me, having accomplished nothing.32
No, it is realized as I desire
and is fulfilled as I intend.”33
Footnotes
- 32 Heb “so is the word which goes out from my mouth, it does not return to empty.” “Word” refers here to divine promises, like the ones made just prior to and after this (see vv. 7b, 12–13).
- 33 Heb “but it accomplishes what I desire, and succeeds [on the mission] which I send it.” Verses 8–11 focus on the reliability of the divine word and support the promises before (vv. 3–5, 7b) and after (vv. 12–13) this. Israel can be certain that repentance will bring forgiveness and a new covenantal relationship because God’s promises are reliable. In contrast to human plans (or “thoughts”), which are destined to fail (Ps 94:11) apart from divine approval (Prov 19:21), and human deeds (or “ways”), which are evil and lead to destruction (Prov 1:15–19; 3:31–33; 4:19), God’s plans are realized and his deeds accomplish something positive.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
so shall my word be that goes out from my mouth;
it shall not return to me empty,
but it shall accomplish that which I purpose,
and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
so is my word that goes out from my mouth:
It will not return to me empty,
but will accomplish what I desire
and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
so my word that comes from my mouth
will not return to me empty,
but it will accomplish what I please
and will prosper in what I send it to do.”
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NLTNew Living Translation
It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
so shall be my word that goes out from my mouth.
It shall not return to me without success,
but shall accomplish what I desire
and be successful in the thing for which I sent it.
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KJV 1900King James Version
So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth:
It shall not return unto me void,
But it shall accomplish that which I please,
And it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.
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