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There is no peace, says my God, to the wicked.

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The Nature of Wicked Unrest

Commentators explain that the lack of peace for the wicked is a constant, internal turmoil. Their ungoverned passions and troubled consciences make them like a 'troubled sea that cannot rest.' Any calm they experience is a false peace, as they are fundamentally unreconciled with God.

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On Isaiah 57:21

18th Century

Theologian

There is no peace - (see the note at Isaiah 48:22).

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

On Isaiah 57:20–21

19th Century

Preacher

But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wick…

John Calvin

John Calvin

On Isaiah 57:21

16th Century

Theologian

There is no peace to the wicked. He confirms the preceding statement: that the reprobate will strive in vain to seek peace, for everywhere…

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John Gill

John Gill

On Isaiah 57:21

17th Century

Pastor

There is no peace, says my God, to the wicked .

They have no share in the peace made by the blood of Christ; they …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On Isaiah 57:13–21

17th Century

Minister

The idols and their worshippers will come to nothing; but those who trust in God's grace will be brought to the joys of heaven. With the Lord there…