12 For our trespasses are many before thee, and our [a]sins testify against us: for our trespasses are with us, and we know our iniquities

13 In trespassing and lying against the Lord, and we have departed away from our God, and have spoken of cruelty and rebellion, conceiving and uttering out of the heart [b]false matters.

14 Therefore [c]judgment is turned backward, and justice standeth far off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 59:12 This confession is general to the Church to obtain remission of sins, and the Prophets did not exempt themselves from the same.
  2. Isaiah 59:13 To wit, against our neighbors.
  3. Isaiah 59:14 There is neither justice nor uprightness among men.

12 For our offenses(A) are many in your sight,
    and our sins testify(B) against us.
Our offenses are ever with us,
    and we acknowledge our iniquities:(C)
13 rebellion(D) and treachery against the Lord,
    turning our backs(E) on our God,
inciting revolt and oppression,(F)
    uttering lies(G) our hearts have conceived.
14 So justice(H) is driven back,
    and righteousness(I) stands at a distance;
truth(J) has stumbled in the streets,
    honesty cannot enter.

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