A bruised reed shall he not break.

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A bruised reed shall he not break, And the dimly burning wick shall he not quench; he shall make the right to go forth according to the truth.

Source Isaiah 42:1-6 · 📖 Read the full passage

✨ To meditate on today

According to Isaiah, God’s servant acts without violence: he does not break the reed that is already bruised nor quench the wick that is still smouldering, but protects what remains of life and light. Today, when facing someone fragile or discouraged, avoid any word that crushes and seek instead to gently rekindle their flame.

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