Isaiah 59:17

59:17 He wears his desire for justice like body armor,

and his desire to deliver is like a helmet on his head.

He puts on the garments of vengeance

and wears zeal like a robe.


tn Or “righteousness” (KJV, NASB, NIV, NRSV, NLT); NCV “goodness.”

tn Or “a breastplate” (traditional; so many English versions); TEV “a coat of armour.”

tn Heb “and [as] a helmet deliverance on his head.”

tn Heb “and he puts on the clothes of vengeance [as] a garment.”