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Isaiah 9:17 · KJV

"Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still."

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Passage Context

15The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
16For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.
17Therefore the Lord shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
18For wickedness burneth as the fire: it shall devour the briers and thorns, and shall kindle in the thickets of the forest, and they shall mount up like the lifting up of smoke.
19Through the wrath of the LORD of hosts is the land darkened, and the people shall be as the fuel of the fire: no man shall spare his brother.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you respond to injustice in your community?

2

What does it mean for you to show compassion to the vulnerable?

3

When have you felt God's anger or disappointment in your actions?

Life Application

compassion

Be proactive in helping those who are fatherless or widowed in your community. Look for ways to support and uplift the vulnerable.

integrity

Examine your own actions and ensure they align with God's standards, seeking to live authentically.

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