54:17 No weapon forged to be used against you will succeed;
you will refute everyone who tries to accuse you. 3
This is what the Lord will do for his servants –
I will vindicate them,” 4
says the Lord.
1 tn The verb that introduces this verse serves as a discourse particle and is untranslated, see note on 2:2.
2 tn Heb “and the land of Judah will become [a source of] shame to Egypt, everyone to whom one mentions it [i.e., the land of Judah] will fear because of the plan of the Lord who commands armies [traditionally, the Lord of hosts] which he is planning against him.”
3 tn Heb “and every tongue that rises up for judgment with you will prove to be guilty.”
4 tn Heb “this is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and their vindication from me.”