Isaiah 46:6

46:6 Those who empty out gold from a purse

and weigh out silver on the scale ¹ 

hire a metalsmith, who makes it into a god.

They then bow down and worship it.

Isaiah 60:6

60:6 Camel caravans will cover your roads, ² 

young camels from Midian and Ephah.

All the merchants of Sheba ³  will come,

bringing gold and incense

and singing praises to the Lord. ⁴ 

Isaiah 60:17

60:17 Instead of bronze, I will bring you gold,

instead of iron, I will bring you silver,

instead of wood, I will bring you ⁵  bronze,

instead of stones, I will bring you ⁶  iron.

I will make prosperity ⁷  your overseer,

and vindication your sovereign ruler. ⁸ 

[46:6]  ¹ tn Heb “the reed,” probably referring to the beam of a scales. See BDB 889 s.v. קָנֶה 4.c.

[60:6]  ² tn Heb “an abundance of camels will cover you.”

[60:6]  ³ tn Heb “all of them, from Sheba.”

[60:6]  ⁴ tn Heb “and they will announce the praises of the Lord.”

[60:17]  ³ tn The words “I will bring you” are supplied in the translation; they are understood by ellipsis (see the preceding lines).

[60:17]  ⁴ tn The words “I will bring you” are supplied in the translation; they are understood by ellipsis (see the first two lines of the verse).

[60:17]  ⁵ tn Or “peace” (KJV and many other English versions).

[60:17]  ⁶ tn The plural indicates degree. The language is ironic; in the past Zion was ruled by oppressive tyrants, but now personified prosperity and vindication will be the only things that will “dominate” the city.