Isaiah 59:15 Meaning
Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.
Context Explained
13In transgressing and lying against the LORD, and departing away from our God, speaking oppression and revolt, conceiving and uttering from the heart words of falsehood.
14And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.
15Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the LORD saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.
16And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
17For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 12:5
Both verses discuss the importance of truth and the consequences of evil.
Ephesians 5:11
Paul encourages exposing evil deeds, reflecting the theme of judgment.
Matthew 24:12
Jesus speaks of lawlessness causing love to grow cold, paralleling the failure of truth.
Source: Isaiah 59:15