Isaiah 5:22

5:22 Those who are champions ¹  at drinking wine are as good as dead, ² 

who display great courage when mixing strong drinks.

Isaiah 20:5

20:5 Those who put their hope in Cush and took pride in Egypt will be afraid and embarrassed. ³ 

Isaiah 40:29

40:29 He gives strength to those who are tired;

to the ones who lack power, he gives renewed energy.

Isaiah 59:20

59:20 “A protector ⁴  comes to Zion,

to those in Jacob who repent of their rebellious deeds,” ⁵  says the Lord.

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¹ tn The language used here is quite sarcastic and paves the way for the shocking description of the enemy army in vv. 25-30. The rich leaders of Judah are nothing but “party animals” who are totally incapable of withstanding real warriors.

² tn Heb “Woe [to]….” See the note at v. 8.

³ tn Heb “and they will be afraid and embarrassed because of Cush their hope and Egypt their beauty.”

⁴ tn Or “redeemer.” See the note at 41:14.

⁵ tn Heb “and to those who turn from rebellion in Jacob.”