From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.
From the farthest corners of the earth we have heard songs of praise, giving glory to the righteous. But I said, 'I am wasting away, I am wasting away—how terrible for me! The unfaithful have broken their promises completely; yes, the unfaithful have been utterly treacherous.'
The writer contrasts hearing songs of praise from around the world with his own distress over people who have broken their promises and acted deceitfully.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy about God's judgment on the whole earth, often called the 'Isaiah Apocalypse.' Isaiah lived during a time when Judah faced threats from powerful enemies and witnessed widespread unfaithfulness among God's people. The prophet often experienced deep anguish as he proclaimed both God's judgment and eventual restoration.
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