Isaiah 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 

biblegateway Isa 59:16

He saw that there was no-one, he was appalled that there was no-one to intervene; so his own arm worked salvation for him, and his own righteousness sustained him.

biblegateway Isa 59:16

And He saw that there was no man, And was astonished that there was no one to intercede; Then His own arm brought salvation to Him, And His righteousness upheld Him.

biblegateway Isa 59:16

He was amazed to see that no one intervened to help the oppressed. So he himself stepped in to save them with his mighty power and justice.

biblegateway Isa 59:16

He couldn't believe what he saw: not a soul around to correct this awful situation. So he did it himself, took on the work of Salvation, fueled by his own Righteousness.

SABDAweb Isa 59:16

And he saw that there was no man, and was surprised that there was no one to take up their cause: so his arm gave salvation, and he made righteousness his support.

bibleoremus Isa 59:16

He saw that there was no one, and was appalled that there was no one to intervene; so his own arm brought him victory, and his righteousness upheld him.

biblegateway Isa 59:16

He saw that there was no man, And wondered that there was no intercessor; Therefore His own arm brought salvation for Him; And His own righteousness, it sustained Him.

biblegateway Isa 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 

¹ tn Heb “man” (so KJV, ASV); TEV “no one to help.”

² tn Or “appalled” (NAB, NIV, NRSV), or “disgusted.”

³ tn Heb “and his arm delivers for him.”

⁴ tn Heb “and his justice [or “righteousness”] supports him.”