Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And justice is turned away backward, and righteousness standeth afar off; for truth is fallen in the street, and uprightness cannot enter.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And the right is turned back, and righteousness is far away: for good faith is not to be seen in the public places, and upright behaviour may not come into the town.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And judgment is turned away backward, and righteousness standeth afar off; for truth stumbleth in the street, and uprightness cannot enter.

World English Bible (WEB)

Justice is turned away backward, and righteousness stands afar off; for truth is fallen in the street, and uprightness can't enter.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And removed backward is judgment, And righteousness afar off standeth, For truth hath been feeble in the street, And straightforwardness is not able to enter,