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Do not be afraid of people’s scorn, nor fear their insults. <a href="/esv/isaiah/51.htm">English Standard Version</a> “Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of man, nor be dismayed at their revilings. <a href="/bsb/isaiah/51.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. <a href="/kjv/isaiah/51.htm">King James Bible</a> Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/51.htm">New King James Version</a> “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, You people in whose heart is My law: Do not fear the reproach of men, Nor be afraid of their insults. <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/51.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, A people in whose heart is My Law; Do not fear the taunting of people, Nor be terrified of their abuses. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/51.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, A people in whose heart is My law; Do not fear the reproach of man, Nor be dismayed at their revilings. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/51.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, A people in whose heart is My law; Do not fear the reproach of man, Neither be dismayed at their revilings. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/51.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, A people in whose heart is My law; Do not fear the reproach of man, Nor be dismayed at their revilings. <a href="/amp/isaiah/51.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Listen to Me, you who know righteousness (right standing with God), The people in whose heart is My law and instruction; Do not fear the reproach and taunting of man, Nor be distressed at their reviling. <a href="/csb/isaiah/51.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my instruction: do not fear disgrace by men, and do not be shattered by their taunts. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/51.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is My instruction: do not fear disgrace by men, and do not be shattered by their taunts. <a href="/asv/isaiah/51.htm">American Standard Version</a> Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dismayed at their revilings. <a href="/cev/isaiah/51.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> If you want to do right and obey my teaching with all your heart, then pay close attention. Don't be discouraged when others insult you and say hurtful things. <a href="/erv/isaiah/51.htm">English Revised Version</a> Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye dismayed at their revilings. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/51.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Listen to me, you people who know righteousness, you people who have my teachings in your hearts. Don't be afraid of being insulted by people. Don't be discouraged by their ridicule. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/51.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Listen to me, you that know what is right, who have my teaching fixed in your hearts. Do not be afraid when people taunt and insult you; <a href="/isv/isaiah/51.htm">International Standard Version</a> Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my instruction in their hearts. Don't fear the insults of mortals, and don't be dismayed at their hateful words. <a href="/msb/isaiah/51.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. <a href="/net/isaiah/51.htm">NET Bible</a> Listen to me, you who know what is right, you people who are aware of my law! Don't be afraid of the insults of men; don't be discouraged because of their abuse! <a href="/nheb/isaiah/51.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> "Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; do not fear the reproach of men, neither be dismayed at their insults. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/51.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Hearken to me, ye that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of men, neither be ye afraid of their revilings. <a href="/web/isaiah/51.htm">World English Bible</a> “Listen to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law. Don’t fear the reproach of men, and don’t be dismayed at their insults. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/51.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Listen to Me, you who know righteousness, "" A people in whose heart [is] My law, "" Do not fear the reproach of men, "" And do not be frightened of their reviling, <a href="/ylt/isaiah/51.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Hearken unto Me, ye who know righteousness, A people, in whose heart is My law, Fear ye not the reproach of men, And for their reviling be not affrighted, <a href="/slt/isaiah/51.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Hear to me, ye knowing justice, the people my law in their heart; ye shall not fear the reproach of men; and from their reviling ye shall not be dismayed.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/51.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Hearken to me, you that know what is just, my people who have my law in your heart: fear ye not the reproach of men, and be not afraid of their blasphemies. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/51.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Listen to me, you who know what is just, my people who have my law in their heart. Do not be afraid of disgrace among men, and do not dread their blasphemies. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/51.htm">New American Bible</a> Hear me, you who know justice, you people who have my teaching at heart: Do not fear the reproach of others; remain firm at their revilings. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/51.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Listen to me, you who know righteousness, you people who have my teaching in your hearts; do not fear the reproach of others, and do not be dismayed when they revile you.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/51.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Hearken to me, you who know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear not the reproach of men, neither be afraid of their revilings. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/51.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Hear me, those knowing righteousness, the people with my law in their heart: “You shall not be afraid of the reproach of man, and you shall not tremble at their insults<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/51.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Hearken unto Me, ye that know righteousness, The people in whose heart is My law; Fear ye not the taunt of men, Neither be ye dismayed at their revilings. <a href="/sep/isaiah/51.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> Hear me, ye that know judgment, the people in whose heart is my law: fear not the reproach of men, and be not overcome by their contempt. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/51-7.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=11485" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/51.htm">Salvation for Zion</a> …6Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look at the earth below; for the heavens will vanish like smoke, the earth will wear out like a garment, and its people will die like gnats. But My salvation will last forever, and My righteousness will never fail. 7<a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šim·‘ū (V-Qal-Imp-mp) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">Listen</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to Me,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3045.htm" title="3045: yō·ḏə·‘ê (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to know; used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially.">you who know</a> <a href="/hebrew/6664.htm" title="6664: ṣe·ḏeq (N-ms) -- Rightness, righteousness. From tsadaq; the right; also equity or prosperity.">what is right,</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am (N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">you people</a> <a href="/hebrew/8451.htm" title="8451: tō·w·rā·ṯî (N-fsc:: 1cs) -- Direction, instruction, law. Or torah; from yarah; a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch.">with My law</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: ḇə·lib·bām (Prep-b:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">in your hearts:</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">Do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: tî·rə·’ū (V-Qal-Imperf-2mp) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">fear</a> <a href="/hebrew/2781.htm" title="2781: ḥer·paṯ (N-fsc) -- A reproach. From charaph. contumely, disgrace, the pudenda.">the scorn</a> <a href="/hebrew/582.htm" title="582: ’ĕ·nō·wōš (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'anash; properly, a mortal; hence, a man in general.">of men;</a> <a href="/hebrew/408.htm" title="408: ’al- (Adv) -- Not (a subjective neg.). A negative particle; not; once as a noun, nothing.">do not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2865.htm" title="2865: tê·ḥāt·tū (V-Nifal-Imperf-2mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either by violence, or by confusion and fear.">be broken</a> <a href="/hebrew/1421.htm" title="1421: ū·mig·gid·du·p̄ō·ṯām (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-mpc:: 3mp) -- Revilings, reviling words. Or gidduph; and gidduphah; or gidduphah; from gduwphah; vilification.">by their insults.</a> 8For the moth will devour them like a garment, and the worm will eat them like wool. But My righteousness will last forever, My salvation through all generations.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10-12</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. <a href="/romans/8-33.htm">Romans 8:33-34</a> Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. <a href="/psalms/37-31.htm">Psalm 37:31</a> The law of his God is in his heart; his steps do not falter. <a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a> But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-21</a> If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ... <a href="/psalms/119-46.htm">Psalm 119:46</a> I will speak of Your testimonies before kings, and I will not be ashamed. <a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">2 Corinthians 6:4-10</a> Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger; / in purity, knowledge, patience, and kindness; in the Holy Spirit and in sincere love; ... <a href="/hebrews/10-32.htm">Hebrews 10:32-34</a> Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering. / Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated. / You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. <a href="/jeremiah/1-8.htm">Jeremiah 1:8</a> Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a> Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. <a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a> I delight to do Your will, O my God; Your law is within my heart.” <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a> Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, <a href="/proverbs/3-1.htm">Proverbs 3:1-3</a> My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; / for they will add length to your days, years and peace to your life. / Never let loving devotion or faithfulness leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. <a href="/acts/5-41.htm">Acts 5:41</a> The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. <a href="/psalms/94-12.htm">Psalm 94:12-13</a> Blessed is the man You discipline, O LORD, and teach from Your law, / to grant him relief from days of trouble, until a pit is dug for the wicked.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Listen to me, you that know righteousness, the people in whose heart is my law; fear you not the reproach of men, neither be you afraid of their revilings.hearken<a href="/isaiah/51-1.htm">Isaiah 51:1</a> Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged.ye that<a href="/philippians/3-8.htm">Philippians 3:8,10</a> Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, … <a href="/titus/2-11.htm">Titus 2:11,12</a> For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, … in whose<a href="/psalms/37-31.htm">Psalm 37:31</a> The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.<a href="/psalms/40-8.htm">Psalm 40:8</a> I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.<a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33,34</a> But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people… fear<a href="/jeremiah/1-17.htm">Jeremiah 1:17</a> Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.<a href="/ezekiel/2-6.htm">Ezekiel 2:6</a> And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house.<a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11</a> Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-8.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-21.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-23.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-11.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/isaiah/48-7.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-5.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-22.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-10.htm">Insults</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Law</a> <a href="/isaiah/47-3.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-28.htm">Reviling</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-28.htm">Revilings</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-6.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-17.htm">Taunt</a> <a href="/isaiah/44-11.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-22.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-4.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/jeremiah/1-17.htm">Affrighted</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-12.htm">Afraid</a> <a href="/jeremiah/11-8.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-17.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-21.htm">Ear</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-12.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-21.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-2.htm">Hearken</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-12.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-4.htm">Hearts</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-30.htm">Insults</a> <a href="/jeremiah/2-8.htm">Law</a> <a href="/isaiah/54-4.htm">Reproach</a> <a href="/jeremiah/24-9.htm">Reviling</a> <a href="/ezekiel/35-12.htm">Revilings</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-2.htm">Right</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-8.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/jeremiah/24-9.htm">Taunt</a> <a href="/jeremiah/1-17.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-8.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-16.htm">Words</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 51</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/51-1.htm">An exhortation after the pattern of Abraham, to trust in Christ</a> 3. <a href="/isaiah/51-3.htm">By reason of his comfortable promises,</a> 4. <a href="/isaiah/51-4.htm">Of his righteous salvation</a> 7. <a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">And man's mortality</a> 9. <a href="/isaiah/51-9.htm">Christ by his sanctified arm defends his from the fear of man</a> 17. <a href="/isaiah/51-17.htm">He bewails the afflictions of Jerusalem</a> 21. <a href="/isaiah/51-21.htm">And promises deliverance</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, God often calls His people to listen as a prelude to delivering crucial instructions or promises. This echoes the Shema in <a href="/deuteronomy/6-4.htm">Deuteronomy 6:4</a>, where Israel is called to hear and obey the Lord. It underscores the authority of God and the necessity of obedience to His voice.you who know what is right This refers to those who have an understanding of God's righteousness and His standards. In the context of Isaiah, it is directed towards the faithful remnant of Israel who remain committed to God's covenant. This knowledge is not merely intellectual but involves a deep, personal relationship with God, aligning with the wisdom literature that emphasizes the fear of the Lord as the beginning of wisdom (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>).you people with My law in your hearts This phrase highlights the internalization of God's law, reminiscent of the new covenant promise in <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm">Jeremiah 31:33</a>, where God writes His law on the hearts of His people. It signifies a transformation from external adherence to an internalized, heartfelt obedience. This is fulfilled in the New Testament through the work of the Holy Spirit, as seen in <a href="/romans/2-15.htm">Romans 2:15</a>, where the law is written on the hearts of believers.Do not fear the scorn of men Here, God encourages His people not to be intimidated by human opposition or ridicule. Historically, the faithful in Israel often faced persecution and mockery from both within and outside their community. This exhortation is relevant throughout Scripture, as seen in the New Testament where Jesus tells His disciples not to fear those who can kill the body but cannot kill the soul (<a href="/matthew/10-28.htm">Matthew 10:28</a>).do not be broken by their insults This phrase reassures believers that they should not be disheartened by verbal attacks or derision. The cultural context of honor and shame in the ancient Near East made insults particularly damaging, but God calls His people to find their identity and worth in Him rather than in human approval. This is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to rejoice in persecution for righteousness' sake (<a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a> A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_people_of_judah.htm">The People of Judah</a> The original audience of Isaiah's prophecy, they were facing external threats and internal corruption. Isaiah's message was both a warning and a promise of hope. 3. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The speaker in this verse, God is addressing His people, offering them comfort and guidance amidst their trials. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_righteous.htm">The Righteous</a> Those who "know what is right" and have God's "instruction in [their] hearts." They are encouraged to remain steadfast despite opposition. 5. <a href="/topical/o/opponents.htm">Opponents</a> Those who offer "reproach" and "insults" to the righteous, representing the worldly opposition to God's truth.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_righteousness.htm">Understanding Righteousness</a> Righteousness is not merely about external actions but involves having God's instruction in our hearts. This internalization of God's Word is crucial for standing firm in faith. <a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_faith.htm">Fearlessness in Faith</a> Believers are called to be fearless in the face of human reproach. Our confidence should be rooted in God's approval, not man's opinion. <a href="/topical/e/endurance_amidst_opposition.htm">Endurance Amidst Opposition</a> The Christian journey involves facing opposition. We are encouraged to endure, knowing that our ultimate vindication comes from God. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_god's_word.htm">The Role of God's Word</a> Having God's instruction in our hearts equips us to withstand external pressures. Regular engagement with Scripture is essential for spiritual resilience. <a href="/topical/i/identity_in_christ.htm">Identity in Christ</a> Our identity as God's people should be our primary focus, shaping how we respond to criticism and challenges from the world.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_51.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 51</a> <a href="/q/what_are_sides_a,_b,_x,_and_y.htm">Is the law based on faith or works?</a> <a href="/q/who_believed_in_the_old_testament.htm">Who were the believers in the Old Testament?</a> <a href="/q/can_a_fountain_cleanse_sin_literally.htm">Zechariah 13:1 - How can a 'fountain' literally cleanse sin and impurity, and is there historical or scientific evidence of such an event occurring?</a> <a href="/q/does_isaiah_52_11_conflict_with_ot_laws.htm">Could Isaiah 52:11's exhortation for ritual purity conflict with other Old Testament laws that detail different cleansing practices?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/51.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(7) Ye that know righteousness.--Jehovah, through His Servant, speaks to the Israel within Israel, the Church within the Church. They need support against the scorn and reproach of men, and are to find it in the thought that the revilers perish and that Jehovah is eternal.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/51.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 7. - Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness. The highest grade of faithfulness is here addressed - not those who "seek" (ver. 1), but those who have found - who "know righteousness," and have the "law" of God in their "hearts." Such persons may still be liable to one weakness - they may "fear the reproach of men." The prophet exhorts them to put aside this fear, remembering (1) the nothingness of humanity, and (2) the eternity and imperishableness of God's judgments. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/51-7.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Listen שִׁמְע֤וּ (šim·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> To hear intelligently to Me, אֵלַי֙ (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to you who know יֹ֣דְעֵי (yō·ḏə·‘ê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3045.htm">Strong's 3045: </a> To know what is right, צֶ֔דֶק (ṣe·ḏeq) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6664.htm">Strong's 6664: </a> The right, equity, prosperity you people עַ֖ם (‘am) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock with My law תּוֹרָתִ֣י (tō·w·rā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8451.htm">Strong's 8451: </a> Direction, instruction, law in your hearts: בְלִבָּ֑ם (ḇə·lib·bām) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not fear תִּֽירְאוּ֙ (tî·rə·’ū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten the scorn חֶרְפַּ֣ת (ḥer·paṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2781.htm">Strong's 2781: </a> Contumely, disgrace, the pudenda of men; אֱנ֔וֹשׁ (’ĕ·nō·wōš) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_582.htm">Strong's 582: </a> Man, mankind do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_408.htm">Strong's 408: </a> Not be broken תֵּחָֽתּוּ׃ (tê·ḥāt·tū) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear by their insults. וּמִגִּדֻּפֹתָ֖ם (ū·mig·gid·du·p̄ō·ṯām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1421.htm">Strong's 1421: </a> Revilings, reviling words <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 51:7 Listen to me you who know righteousness (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/51-6.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 51:6"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 51:6" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/51-8.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 51:8"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 51:8" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>