Isaiah 59:14-18

Modern English Version

¹⁴ Justice is turned backward,
    and righteousness stands far off;
for truth is fallen in the street,
    and equity cannot enter.
¹⁵ Truth is lacking,
    and he who departs from evil makes himself a prey.

Then the Lord saw it, and it displeased Him
    that there was no justice.
¹⁶ He saw that there was no man
    and was astonished that there was no intercessor;
therefore, His own arm brought salvation to Him,
    and His righteousness sustained Him.
¹⁷ For He put on righteousness as a breastplate
    and a helmet of salvation on His head;
He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing
    and was clad with zeal as a cloak.
¹⁸ According to their deeds,
    accordingly He will repay:
fury to His adversaries,
    recompense to His enemies;
    to the islands He will make recompense.