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Isaiah 59:18

Judgment

16 And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.

17 For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.

According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.

19 So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.

20 And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands.
KJV
According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.
WEB
According to their deeds, he will repay as appropriate: wrath to his adversaries, recompense to his enemies. He will repay the islands their due.
ASV
According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, wrath to his adversaries, recompense to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompense.
DARBY
According to deeds, so will he repay: fury to his adversaries, recompence to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompence.
BLB
According to the dealings, accordingly He will repay—wrath for His adversaries, recompense for His enemies; for the islands He will repay recompense.
ÅB
Etter deres gjerninger vil han gjengjelde dem, med vrede over sine motstandere, med hevn over sine fiender; øyene vil han gjengjelde det de har gjort.
OTB
Etter deres gjerninger vil han gjengjelde: vrede til sine motstandere, gjengjeldelse til sine fiender; han vil gi øyene deres lønn.
B1930
Efter deres gjerninger vil han gjengjelde dem, med vrede over sine motstandere, med hevn over sine fiender; øene vil han gjengjelde det de har gjort.

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Cross references

  • Jeremiah 17:10

    I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, even to give every man according to his ways, and according to the fruit of his doings.

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  • Isaiah 63:6

    And I will tread down the people in mine anger, and make them drunk in my fury, and I will bring down their strength to the earth.

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  • Romans 2:6

    Who will render to every man according to his deeds:

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  • Matthew 16:27

    For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

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  • Nahum 1:2

    God is jealous, and the LORD revengeth; the LORD revengeth, and is furious; the LORD will take vengeance on his adversaries, and he reserveth wrath for his enemies.

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  • Psalms 21:8–9

    Thine hand shall find out all thine enemies: thy right hand shall find out those that hate thee.

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  • Isaiah 63:3

    I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment.

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  • Psalms 18:24–26

    Therefore hath the LORD recompensed me according to my righteousness, according to the cleanness of my hands in his eyesight.

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