Isaiah 55:9

55:9 for just as the sky ¹  is higher than the earth,

so my deeds ²  are superior to ³  your deeds

and my plans ⁴  superior to your plans.

[55:9]  ¹ tn Or “the heavens.” The Hebrew term שָׁמַיִם (shamayim) may be translated “heavens” or “sky” depending on the context.

[55:9]  ² tn Heb “ways” (so many English versions).

[55:9]  ³ tn Heb “are higher than.”

[55:9]  ⁴ tn Or “thoughts” (so many English versions).