en_tn_lite_do_not_use/mat/12/19.md

This account continues to explain how the actions of Jesus fulfilled one of the prophecies of Isaiah. These words are God's words that Isaiah wrote down.

## He...his ##

the "servant" of [Romans 12:18](../../rom/12/18.md).

## A bruised reed he will not break ##

"he will not beat down weak people" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## bruised ##

"partially broken or damaged"

## smoking flax ##

<b>smoking flax<b>- a lamp wick after the flame has been blown out, representing people who are helpless or doomed (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## Until ##

This can be translated with a new sentence: "This is what he will do until "

## he sends forth judgment to victory ##

"he convinces people that I am just"