Isaiah
“A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.”
Isaiah 42:3
Isaiah 42:3 (KJV) speaks to God's mercy, tenderness, and comfort from God — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.”
Isaiah 40:11“For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is his mercy toward them that fear him.”
Psalms 103:11“The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.”
Psalms 103:8“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:20“Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;”
Psalms 103:4“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”
Exodus 34:6
Common questions
What does Isaiah 42:3 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 42:3 reads: "A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth." The verse speaks to God's mercy, tenderness, and comfort from God. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 42 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 42:3 in the King James Version?
Yes. "A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth." is Isaiah 42:3 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 42.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 42:3?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 42:3 include Isaiah 40:11, Psalms 103:11, and Psalms 103:8. Reading them alongside Isaiah 42:3 deepens the theme of God's mercy.
How can I pray with Isaiah 42:3?
Read Isaiah 42:3 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.