50:4 He summons the heavens above,
as well as the earth, so that he might judge his people. 1
50:6 The heavens declare his fairness, 2
for God is judge. 3 (Selah)
[50:4] 1 tn Or perhaps “to testify against his people.”
[50:6] 2 tn Or “justice.”
[50:6] 3 tn Or “for God, he is about to judge.” The participle may be taken as substantival (as in the translation above) or as a predicate (indicating imminent future action in this context).