Isaiah 59:16

Isaiah 59:16 in 10 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.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

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.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

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]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

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.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

16And when he sawe that there was no man, hee wondered that none woulde offer him selfe. Therefore his arme did saue it, and his righteousnes it selfe did sustaine it.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

16He saw that there was no man,
and wondered that there was no intercessor.
Therefore his own arm brought salvation to him;
and his righteousness sustained him.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

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.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

16He saw that there was nobody who would help,
and he was very upset.
So he used his own strength to help.
Because he had to do what was right,
he made his people safe.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

16And He sees that there is no man, || And is astonished that there is no intercessor, || And His own arm gives salvation to Him, || And His righteousness—it sustained Him.

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