What does Isaiah 27:4 mean?

Isaiah 27:4 highlights themes such as anger, divine-justice, restraint when read in context.

How should I apply Isaiah 27:4 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together.

2In that day sing ye unto her, A vineyard of red wine.

3I the LORD do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day.

4Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together.

5Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.

6He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.

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James 1:20
Both verses address the concept of righteous anger and its limitations.
Psalm 37:8
Both encourage restraint from anger and trusting in God.
Romans 12:19
This verse advises leaving vengeance to God, similar to God's restraint in this passage.