Isaiah 22:25

22:25 “At that time,” ¹  says the Lord who commands armies, “the peg fastened into a solid place will come loose. It will be cut off and fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut off.” ²  Indeed, ³  the Lord has spoken.

Isaiah 58:3

58:3 They lament, ⁴  ‘Why don’t you notice when we fast?

Why don’t you pay attention when we humble ourselves?’

Look, at the same time you fast, you satisfy your selfish desires, ⁵ 

you oppress your workers. ⁶ 

[22:25]  ¹ tn Or “In that day” (KJV).

[22:25]  ² sn Eliakim’s authority, though seemingly secure, will eventually be removed, and with it his family’s prominence.

[22:25]  ³ tn Or “for” (KJV, NAB, NASB, NRSV).

[58:3]  ⁴ tn The words “they lament” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

[58:3]  ⁵ tn Heb “you find pleasure”; NASB “you find your desire.”

[58:3]  ⁶ tn Or perhaps, “debtors.” See HALOT 865 s.v. * עָצֵב.