Isaiah 10:2

10:2 to keep the poor from getting fair treatment,

and to deprive the oppressed among my people of justice,

so they can steal what widows own,

and loot what belongs to orphans.

Isaiah 40:31

40:31 But those who wait for the Lord’s help find renewed strength;

they rise up as if they had eagles’ wings,

they run without growing weary,

they walk without getting tired.


tn Or “rob” (ASV, NASB, NCV, NRSV); KJV “take away the right from the poor.”

tn Heb “so that widows are their plunder, and they can loot orphans.”

sn On the socio-economic background of vv. 1-2, see the note at 1:23.

tn The words “for the Lord’s help” are supplied in the translation for clarification.

tn Heb “they rise up [on] wings like eagles” (TEV similar).