Matthew 12:20
ContextNET © | He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick, until he brings justice to victory. |
NIV © | A bruised reed he will not break, and a smouldering wick he will not snuff out, till he leads justice to victory. |
NASB © | "A BATTERED REED HE WILL NOT BREAK OFF, AND A SMOLDERING WICK HE WILL NOT PUT OUT, UNTIL HE LEADS JUSTICE TO VICTORY. |
NLT © | He will not crush those who are weak, or quench the smallest hope, until he brings full justice with his final victory. |
MSG © | He won't walk over anyone's feelings, won't push you into a corner. Before you know it, his justice will triumph; |
BBE © | The crushed stem will not be broken by him; and the feebly burning light will he not put out, till he has made righteousness overcome all. |
NRSV © | He will not break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick until he brings justice to victory. |
NKJV © | A bruised reed He will not break, And smoking flax He will not quench, Till He sends forth justice to victory; |
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NET © | He will not break a bruised reed or extinguish a smoldering wick, until he brings justice to victory. |
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