Isaiah 57:21
New International Version
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

New Living Translation
There is no peace for the wicked,” says my God.

English Standard Version
There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

Berean Standard Bible
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

King James Bible
There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

New King James Version
There is no peace,” Says my God, “for the wicked.”

New American Standard Bible
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

NASB 1995
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

NASB 1977
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

Legacy Standard Bible
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

Amplified Bible
“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

Christian Standard Bible
There is no peace for the wicked,” says my God.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
There is no peace for the wicked,” says my God.”

American Standard Version
There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

Contemporary English Version
But I, the LORD, have promised that none who are evil will live in peace.

English Revised Version
There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"There is no peace for the wicked," says my God.

Good News Translation
There is no safety for sinners," says the LORD.

International Standard Version
"Yet there is no peace," says my God, "for the wicked."

Majority Standard Bible
?There is no peace,? says my God, ?for the wicked.?

NET Bible
There will be no prosperity," says my God, "for the wicked."

New Heart English Bible
"There is no peace," says my God, "for the wicked."

Webster's Bible Translation
There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.

World English Bible
“There is no peace”, says my God, “for the wicked.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
“There is no peace,” said my God, “for the wicked!”

Young's Literal Translation
There is no peace, said my God, to the wicked!

Smith's Literal Translation
no peace, said God, to the unjust.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
There is no peace to the wicked, saith the Lord God.

Catholic Public Domain Version
There is no peace for the impious, says the Lord God.

New American Bible
There is no peace for the wicked! says my God.

New Revised Standard Version
There is no peace, says my God, for the wicked.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
There is no peace to the wicked, says my God.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
There is no peace to the wicked, says my God
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
There is no peace, Saith my God concerning the wicked.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
There is no joy to the ungodly, said God.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Healing for the Repentant
20But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck. 21“There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”

Cross References
Psalm 85:8
I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.

Isaiah 48:22
“There is no peace,” says the LORD, “for the wicked.”

Romans 3:17
and the way of peace they have not known.”

Jeremiah 6:14
They dress the wound of My people with very little care, saying, ‘Peace, peace,’ when there is no peace at all.

Ezekiel 13:10
Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built,

Micah 3:5
This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:

Matthew 10:34
Do not assume that I have come to bring peace to the earth; I have not come to bring peace, but a sword.

Luke 12:51
Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but division.

Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,

James 3:18
Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.

Psalm 119:165
Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble.

Isaiah 32:17
The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.

Romans 8:6
The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace,

Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.


Treasury of Scripture

There is no peace, said my God, to the wicked.

Isaiah 3:11
Woe unto the wicked! it shall be ill with him: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.

Isaiah 48:22
There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked.

2 Kings 9:22
And it came to pass, when Joram saw Jehu, that he said, Is it peace, Jehu? And he answered, What peace, so long as the whoredoms of thy mother Jezebel and her witchcrafts are so many?

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“There is no peace,”
This phrase emphasizes the absence of peace, a recurring theme in the prophetic literature. Peace, or "shalom" in Hebrew, signifies not just the absence of conflict but a state of wholeness and well-being. In the biblical context, peace is often associated with God's presence and blessing. The lack of peace here suggests a separation from God, highlighting the consequences of sin and rebellion. This absence of peace is a stark contrast to the peace promised to the righteous, as seen in Isaiah 26:3, where God keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast because they trust in Him.

says my God,
The use of "my God" personalizes the message, indicating a direct communication from God through the prophet Isaiah. This phrase underscores the authority and certainty of the statement. It reflects the covenant relationship between God and His people, where God is both a personal and sovereign deity. The possessive "my" also emphasizes the prophet's personal relationship with God, reinforcing the authenticity and divine origin of the message.

“for the wicked.”
The term "wicked" refers to those who live in opposition to God's laws and commands. In the Old Testament, wickedness is often associated with idolatry, injustice, and moral corruption. The wicked are contrasted with the righteous, who live according to God's will. This distinction is a common theme throughout the Psalms and Proverbs, where the fate of the wicked is often depicted as one of destruction and turmoil (e.g., Psalm 1:4-6). The absence of peace for the wicked serves as a warning and a call to repentance, aligning with the prophetic tradition of urging Israel to return to God. This phrase also foreshadows the ultimate judgment and separation from God that the wicked will face, as seen in the New Testament teachings on eternal consequences for sin (e.g., Matthew 25:46).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Isaiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning both judgment and redemption.

2. God
The sovereign Lord who speaks through Isaiah, declaring the spiritual state of the wicked.

3. The Wicked
Refers to those who live in rebellion against God, characterized by unrighteousness and disobedience.

4. Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, often the primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, which included calls to repentance and warnings of judgment.

5. Peace
In Hebrew, "shalom," which encompasses not just the absence of conflict but also completeness, welfare, and harmony with God.
Teaching Points
The Nature of True Peace
True peace, or "shalom," is a gift from God and is found in a right relationship with Him. It is not merely the absence of conflict but a state of wholeness and harmony.

The Consequences of Wickedness
Living in rebellion against God leads to a lack of peace. The wicked are in a state of unrest and turmoil, both internally and externally.

The Call to Repentance
Isaiah's message serves as a call to repentance. Turning away from wickedness and towards God is the path to experiencing His peace.

The Role of Righteousness
Righteousness and peace are interconnected. Pursuing a life of righteousness through faith in Christ leads to peace with God and others.

The Importance of Discernment
Believers are called to discern the difference between worldly peace and the peace that comes from God, seeking the latter through a life aligned with His will.Verse 21. - Comp. Isaiah 48:22, where the prophet ends another section of this part of his work with almost the same words.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
“There is no
אֵ֣ין (’ên)
Adverb
Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle

peace,”
שָׁל֔וֹם (šā·lō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

says
אָמַ֥ר (’ā·mar)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

my God,
אֱלֹהַ֖י (’ĕ·lō·hay)
Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

“for the wicked.”
לָרְשָׁעִֽים׃ (lā·rə·šā·‘îm)
Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person


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