Isaiah 59:16

Isaiah 59:16 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

16He saw that there was no one,

he was appalled that there was no one to intervene;

so his own arm achieved salvation for him,

and his own righteousness sustained him.

16And He saw that there was no one,

And was amazed that there was not one to intercede;

Then His own arm brought salvation to Him,

And His righteousness upheld Him.

16And 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.

16He saw that there was no man,

And was amazed that there was no one to intercede [on behalf of truth and right];

Therefore His own arm brought salvation to Him,

And His own righteousness sustained Him. [Is 53:11; Col 2:9; 1 John 2:1, 2]

16He saw that there was no man;

He was amazed that there was no one to intercede.

So His own arm brought salvation,

and His own righteousness sustained Him.

16He 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.