He shall not [a]cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street.

A [b]bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking [c]flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment in [d]truth.

He shall not fail nor be discouraged till he have [e]set judgment in the earth: and the [f]isles shall wait for his Law.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 42:2 His coming shall not be with pomp and noise, as earthly princes.
  2. Isaiah 42:3 He will not hurt the weak and feeble, but support and comfort them.
  3. Isaiah 42:3 Meaning, the wick of a lamp, or candle which is almost out, but he will cherish it and snuff it, that it may shine brighter.
  4. Isaiah 42:3 Although he favor the weak, yet will he not spare the wicked, but will judge them according to truth and equity.
  5. Isaiah 42:4 Till he have set all things in good order.
  6. Isaiah 42:4 The Gentiles shall be desirous to receive his doctrine.

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