Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.

American Standard Version (ASV)

A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He will not let a crushed stem be quite broken, and he will not let a feebly burning light be put out: he will go on sending out the true word to the peoples.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment according to truth.

World English Bible (WEB)

A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

A bruised reed he breaketh not, And dim flax he quencheth not, To truth he bringeth forth judgment.