Isaiah 26:11

"Let favor be shown to the wicked, yet he will not learn righteousness. In the land of uprightness he will deal wrongfully, and will not see the LORD’s majesty."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights that even when given favorable circumstances, the wicked do not change their ways; instead, they continue to act unjustly in a just society. They remain oblivious to God's greatness and glory, illustrating the stubbornness of sin despite temporary blessings.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Lord, when thy hand is lifted up -This is an explanation of the sentiment expressed in the former verse. The lifting up of the hand here refers, doubtless, to the manifestations of the majesty and goodness of the Lord. They will not see -They are blind to all the exhibitions of power, mercy, and goodness. But they shall see -They shall yet be brought to recognize thy hand. They shall see thy favor toward thy children, and thy judgment on thy foes. The divine dealings will be such that they shall be constrained to recognize him, and to acknowledge his existence and perfections. And be ashamed -Be confounded because they did not sooner recognize the divine goodness.

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