Isaiah 57:20
But the wicked are like the sea that is tossed about, never keeping still, churning up the mud and muck with its waves.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt.
In Context
21There's no peace for the wicked, says my God.
Cross References
Job 15:20The wicked writhe in pain all their lives, through all the years these oppressors survive.
Job 20:11Though the wicked have bodies that are young and strong, they will die and be buried.
Proverbs 4:16Evil people won't rest until they've done something wrong; they can't sleep unless they've tripped someone up.
Isaiah 48:22The wicked have no peace, says the Lord.
Jude 1:12These people spoil your fellowship meals, for they are selfish shepherds that don't have the slightest sense of shame—they only take care of themselves. They're clouds blown along by the wind that bring no rain. They're bare trees without fruit—twice dead, pulled out by the roots.
Matthew Henry on Isaiah 57:18-21
The Divine Forbearance and Mercy. ( b. c. 706.) 17 For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart. 18 I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners. 19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the Lord ; and I will heal him. 20 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose… Read the whole commentary →