56 1 An exhortation to judgment and justice. 10 Against shepherds that devour their flock.

Thus saith the Lord, [a]Keep judgment and do justice, for my salvation is at hand to come, and my [b]righteousness to be revealed.

Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man which layeth hold on it; he that keepeth the [c]Sabbath, and polluteth it not, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 56:1 God showeth what he requireth of them after that he hath delivered them: to wit, the works of charity whereby true faith is declared.
  2. Isaiah 56:1 Which I will declare toward you, and pour into your hearts by my Spirit.
  3. Isaiah 56:2 Under the Sabbath he comprehendeth the whole service of God and true religion.

Salvation for Others

56 This is what the Lord says:

“Maintain justice(A)
    and do what is right,(B)
for my salvation(C) is close at hand
    and my righteousness(D) will soon be revealed.
Blessed(E) is the one who does this—
    the person who holds it fast,
who keeps the Sabbath(F) without desecrating it,
    and keeps their hands from doing any evil.”

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