56:12 Each one says, 1
‘Come on, I’ll get some wine!
Let’s guzzle some beer!
Tomorrow will be just like today!
We’ll have everything we want!’ 2
56:1 This is what the Lord says,
“Promote 3 justice! Do what is right!
For I am ready to deliver you;
I am ready to vindicate you openly. 4
1:1 From Paul, 5 an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
1 tn The words “each one says” are supplied in the translation for clarification.
2 tn Heb “great, [in] abundance, very much,” i.e., “very great indeed.” See HALOT 452 s.v. יֶתֶר.
3 tn Heb “guard”; KJV “Keep”; NAB “Observe”; NASB “Preserve”; NIV, NRSV “Maintain.”
4 tn Heb “for near is my deliverance to enter, and my vindication [or “righteousness”] to be revealed.”
5 tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.
6 sn James’ point seems to be that instead of seeking deliverance from condemnation, they have defied God’s law (fattened your hearts) and made themselves more likely objects of his judgment (in a day of slaughter).