In Context

26 And I give back thy judges as at the first, And thy counsellors as in the beginning, After this thou art called, 'A city of righteousness — a faithful city.'

27 Zion in judgment is redeemed, And her captivity in righteousness.

28 And the destruction of transgressors and sinners is together, And those forsaking Jehovah are consumed.

29 For men are ashamed because of the oaks That ye have desired, And ye are confounded because of the gardens That ye have chosen.

30 For ye are as an oak whose leaf is fading, And as a garden that hath no water.

31 And the strong hath been for tow, And his work for a spark, And burned have both of them together, And there is none quenching!

Isaiah 1:29 in Other Translations