59:16 He sees there is no advocate; 1
he is shocked 2 that no one intervenes.
So he takes matters into his own hands; 3
his desire for justice drives him on. 4
[59:16] 1 tn Heb “man” (so KJV, ASV); TEV “no one to help.”
[59:16] 2 tn Or “appalled” (NAB, NIV, NRSV), or “disgusted.”
[59:16] 3 tn Heb “and his arm delivers for him.”
[59:16] 4 tn Heb “and his justice [or “righteousness”] supports him.”
