10 We grope for the wall like the [a]blind, and we grope as one without eyes: we stumble at the noon day as in the twilight: we are in solitary places, as dead men.

11 We roar all like [b]bears, and mourn like doves: we look for equity, but there is none: for health, but it is far from us.

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

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 59:10 We are altogether destitute of counsel, and can find no end of our miseries.
  2. Isaiah 59:11 We express our sorrows by outward signs, some more, some less.
  3. 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.

10 Like the blind(A) we grope along the wall,
    feeling our way like people without eyes.
At midday we stumble(B) as if it were twilight;
    among the strong, we are like the dead.(C)
11 We all growl like bears;
    we moan mournfully like doves.(D)
We look for justice, but find none;
    for deliverance, but it is far away.

12 For our offenses(E) are many in your sight,
    and our sins testify(F) against us.
Our offenses are ever with us,
    and we acknowledge our iniquities:(G)

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