A bruised reed He will not break,
And [a]smoking flax He will not [b]quench;
He will bring forth justice for truth.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 42:3 dimly burning
  2. Isaiah 42:3 extinguish

He will not crush the weakest reed
    or put out a flickering candle.
    He will bring justice to all who have been wronged.

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“A broken reed He will not break [off]
And a dimly burning wick He will not extinguish [He will not harm those who are weak and suffering];
He will faithfully bring forth justice.(A)

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