Isaiah 57:20

French (BFC) 1997 (Bible en Français Courant)

Mais les gens sans foi ni loi sont comme la mer agitée, incapable de se calmer, et dont les eaux rejettent toutes sortes de saletés.

What Does This Mean?

This verse says that wicked people are like a stormy sea that can't calm down, always stirring up dirt and mud. Isaiah is speaking here, and the key message is that the wicked cannot find peace or stability.

Explained for Children

Imagine a really messy, stormy lake where the water is all mixed up with dirt and mud. That's how the Bible says wicked people are—they can't stay calm or clean, just like that messy lake.

Historical Background

The prophet Isaiah wrote this around 700 BC to the people of Judah. The cultural setting was one of moral decline and idolatry, and Isaiah was calling them to repentance and the true worship of God.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can remind us of someone who constantly causes trouble and drama, unable to find peace. For example, a person who spreads rumors and gossip, stirring up trouble wherever they go.

Topics

• peace
• righteousness
• sin
• judgment
• repentance
• wickedness

Related Verses

• Psalms 1:4
• Matthew 13:48
• Proverbs 29:1
• Jeremiah 4:23
• Luke 8:18

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are the wicked compared to a troubled sea?

The troubled sea is a vivid image of unrest and turmoil, just like the constant turmoil and unrest in the lives of the wicked.

What does 'mire and dirt' symbolize in this verse?

Mire and dirt symbolize the wicked actions and thoughts of evil people that pollute society and their own souls.

How can this verse be used in daily life?

This verse can remind us to avoid stirring up conflict and to seek the peace that comes from living a righteous life.

What is the main lesson from Isaiah 57:20?

The main lesson is that wickedness leads to unrest and instability, while righteousness leads to peace and stability.