Isaiah
“Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more.”
Isaiah 54:4
Isaiah 54:4 (KJV) speaks to shame, fear, and restoration — 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
“There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.”
1 John 4:18“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
John 8:11“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.”
Romans 8:1“He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the LORD.”
Psalms 112:7“What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?”
Romans 8:31“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalms 103:12
Common questions
What does Isaiah 54:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 54:4 reads: "Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more." The verse speaks to shame, fear, and restoration. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 54 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 54:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Fear not; for thou shalt not be ashamed: neither be thou confounded; for thou shalt not be put to shame: for thou shalt forget the shame of thy youth, and shalt not remember the reproach of thy widowhood any more." is Isaiah 54:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 54.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 54:4?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 54:4 include 1 John 4:18, John 8:11, and Romans 8:1. Reading them alongside Isaiah 54:4 deepens the theme of shame.
How can I pray with Isaiah 54:4?
Read Isaiah 54:4 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.