48:17 This is what the Lord, your protector, 1 says,
the Holy One of Israel: 2
“I am the Lord your God,
who teaches you how to succeed,
who leads you in the way you should go.
55:12 Indeed you will go out with joy;
you will be led along in peace;
the mountains and hills will give a joyful shout before you,
and all the trees in the field will clap their hands.
58:8 Then your light will shine like the sunrise; 3
your restoration will quickly arrive; 4
your godly behavior 5 will go before you,
and the Lord’s splendor will be your rear guard. 6
1 tn Heb “your redeemer.” See the note at 41:14.
2 sn See the note on the phrase “the Holy One of Israel” in 1:4.
3 tn Heb “will burst out like the dawn.”
4 tn Heb “prosper”; KJV “spring forth speedily.”
5 tn Or “righteousness.” Their godly behavior will be on display for all to see.
6 sn The nation will experience God’s protective presence.