Isaiah 51:8

For the moth will eat them up like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool; 1 but my righteousness will be forever, and my salvation to all generations.” 1

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For the moth shall eat them up like a garment, and the worm shall eat them like wool: but my righteousness shall be for ever, and my salvation from generation to generation.

In Context

7Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who have my law in your heart: 1 Do not fear the insults of men, nor be disheartened by their abuse. 1

9Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, arm of Yahweh. 1 Awake as in the days of old, the generations of ancient times. 1 Is it not you who crushed Rahab, you who pierced the monster? 1

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Cross References

Job 4:19how much more is this true of those who live in houses of clay, 1 whose foundation is in the dust, 1 who are crushed sooner than a moth? 1

Isaiah 45:17But Israel will be saved by Yahweh with an everlasting salvation; 1 you will never again be ashamed or humiliated. 1

Isaiah 50:9See, the Lord Yahweh will help me. Who will declare me guilty? 1 See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up. 1

Isaiah 54:9For this is like the waters of Noah to me: 1 as I swore that the waters of Noah would never again pass over the earth, 1 so have I sworn that I will not be angry with you or rebuke you. 1

Daniel 9:24Seventy sevens are decreed for your people and your holy city to end the guilt and put an end to sin, to atone for wickedness, to bring everlasting righteousness, to carry out the vision and the prophecy, and to consecrate the most holy place.

Luke 1:50His mercy lasts from generation to generation for those who fear him. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 51:5-9

Encouragement to the Disconsolate. ( b. c. 706.) 4 Hearken unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation: for a law shall proceed from me, and I will make my judgment to rest for a light of the people. 5 My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall judge the people; the isles shall wait upon me, and on mine arm shall they trust. 6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a… Read the whole commentary →

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