Isaiah 59:15-20

New International Reader's Version

The Lord sees that people aren’t treating others fairly.
    That makes him unhappy.
¹⁶ He sees that there is no one who helps his people.
    He is shocked that no one stands up for them.
So he will use his own powerful arm to save them.
    He has the strength to do it because he is holy.
¹⁷ He will put the armor of holiness on his chest.
    He’ll put the helmet of salvation on his head.
He’ll pay people back for the wrong things they do.
    He’ll wrap himself in anger as if it were a coat.
¹⁸ He will pay his enemies back for what they have done.
    He’ll pour his anger out on them.
He’ll punish those who attack him.
    He’ll give the people in the islands what they have coming to them.
¹⁹ People in the west will show respect for the Lord’s name.
    People in the east will worship him because of his glory.
The Lord will come like a rushing river that was held back.
    His breath will drive it along.

²⁰ “I set my people free. I will come to Mount Zion.
    I will come to those in Jacob’s family who turn away from their sins,”
    announces the Lord.