KJV ORIGINAL
The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
They don't know the way to peace, and there is no justice in how they live. They have chosen twisted, dishonest paths for themselves. Anyone who follows their example will never find peace.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is describing people who have rejected God's ways and chosen dishonest paths that lead away from peace and justice.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was writing to the people of Israel during a time of spiritual decline and moral corruption. The nation had turned away from God's laws and was experiencing the consequences of their unfaithfulness. This verse is part of a larger passage where Isaiah describes the sins that separate people from God and prevent His blessing.
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