None calleth for justice, nor any pleadeth for truth: they trust in vanity, and speak lies; they conceive mischief, and bring forth iniquity.
No one calls for justice, and no one stands up for truth. They put their trust in empty things and tell lies. They plan trouble and give birth to wickedness.
The writer is describing a society where people have abandoned justice and truth, instead choosing to rely on worthless things and actively create harm through lies and evil plans.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was speaking to the people of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline, when the nation was plagued by injustice, idolatry, and social corruption under unfaithful kings. This verse reflects the broader context of God's judgment on Judah for abandoning His laws, as the people prioritized empty pursuits and deceit over righteousness and truth. Isaiah's words served as a warning to a society that had lost its way, highlighting how their actions were inviting divine consequences.
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