Isaiah 33:10

33:10 “Now I will rise up,” says the Lord.

“Now I will exalt myself;

now I will magnify myself.

Micah 7:8-9

Jerusalem Will Be Vindicated

7:8 My enemies, do not gloat over me!

Though I have fallen, I will get up.

Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.

7:9 I must endure the Lord’s anger,

for I have sinned against him.

But then he will defend my cause,

and accomplish justice on my behalf.

He will lead me out into the light;

I will experience firsthand his deliverance.


tn Or “lift myself up” (KJV); NLT “show my power and might.”

tn The singular form is understood as collective.

tn Or “rejoice” (KJV, NAB, NASB, NRSV); NCV “don’t laugh at me.”

sn Darkness represents judgment; light (also in v. 9) symbolizes deliverance. The Lord is the source of the latter.

tn Heb “lift, bear.”

tn Heb “until.”

tn Or “plead my case” (NASB and NIV both similar); NRSV “until he takes my side.”

tn Heb “see.”

tn Or “justice, vindication.”