49:4 But I thought, 1 “I have worked in vain;
I have expended my energy for absolutely nothing.” 2
But the Lord will vindicate me;
my God will reward me. 3
[49:4] 1 tn Or “said” (KJV, NASB, NIV, NRSV); NLT “I replied.”
[49:4] 2 tn Heb “for nothing and emptiness.” Synonyms are combined to emphasize the common idea.
[49:4] 3 tn Heb “But my justice is with the Lord, and my reward [or “wage”] with my God.”
