Isaiah 59:16

The Lord Intervenes

59:16 He sees there is no advocate;

he is shocked that no one intervenes.

So he takes matters into his own hands;

his desire for justice drives him on.


tn Heb “man” (so KJV, ASV); TEV “no one to help.”

tn Or “appalled” (NAB, NIV, NRSV), or “disgusted.”

tn Heb “and his arm delivers for him.”

tn Heb “and his justice [or “righteousness”] supports him.”