Isaiah
“The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned.”
Isaiah 50:4
Isaiah 50:4 (KJV) speaks to weariness, encouraging others, and comfort — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28“For I have satiated the weary soul, and I have replenished every sorrowful soul.”
Jeremiah 31:25“This is my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.”
Psalms 119:50“Heaviness in the heart of man maketh it stoop: but a good word maketh it glad.”
Proverbs 12:25“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
Romans 15:4“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”
Isaiah 40:29
Common questions
What does Isaiah 50:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 50:4 reads: "The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned." The verse speaks to weariness, encouraging others, and comfort. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 50 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 50:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "The Lord GOD hath given me the tongue of the learned, that I should know how to speak a word in season to him that is weary: he wakeneth morning by morning, he wakeneth mine ear to hear as the learned." is Isaiah 50:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 50.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 50:4?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 50:4 include Matthew 11:28, Jeremiah 31:25, and Psalms 119:50. Reading them alongside Isaiah 50:4 deepens the theme of weariness.
How can I pray with Isaiah 50:4?
Read Isaiah 50:4 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.