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Isaiah 48:9

WEB

9For my name’s sake, I will defer my anger, and for my praise, I hold it back for you so that I don’t cut you off.

KJV

9¶ For my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

BSB

9For the sake of My name I will delay My wrath; for the sake of My praise I will restrain it, so that you will not be cut off.

FBV

9But because of my nature[+] I am delaying my punishment; and because of my reputation, I'm not going to destroy you.

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For My Name’s Sake: Isaiah 48:9–11 - Desiring God
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Extra References

Psalms 79:9

9Help us, God of our salvation, for the glory of your name. Deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name’s sake.


Psalms 78:38

38But he, being merciful, forgave iniquity, and didn’t destroy them. Yes, many times he turned his anger away, and didn’t stir up all his wrath.


Psalms 143:11

11Revive me, LORD, for your name’s sake. In your righteousness, bring my soul out of trouble.


Isaiah 37:35

35For I will defend this city to save it, for my own sake, and for my servant David’s sake.’”


Psalms 106:8

8Nevertheless he saved them for his name’s sake, that he might make his mighty power known.


1 Samuel 12:22

22For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for himself.


Daniel 9:17-19

17Now therefore, our God, listen to the prayer of your servant and to his petitions, and cause your face to shine on your sanctuary that is desolate, for the Lord’s sake. 18My God, turn your ear and hear. Open your eyes and see our desolations, and the city which is called by your name; for we do not present our petitions before you for our righteousness, but for your great merciessake. 19Lord, hear. Lord, forgive. Lord, listen and do. Don’t defer, for your own sake, my God, because your city and your people are called by your name.”


Ezekiel 20:22

22Nevertheless I withdrew my hand and worked for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them out.


Ezekiel 20:14

14But I worked for my name’s sake, that it should not be profaned in the sight of the nations, in whose sight I brought them out.


Jeremiah 14:7

7Though our iniquities testify against us, work for your name’s sake, LORD; for our rebellions are many. We have sinned against you.