Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version It is the Sovereign LORD who helps me. Who will condemn me? They will all wear out like a garment; the moths will eat them up. New Living Translation See, the Sovereign LORD is on my side! Who will declare me guilty? All my enemies will be destroyed like old clothes that have been eaten by moths! English Standard Version Behold, the Lord GOD helps me; who will declare me guilty? Behold, all of them will wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up. Berean Standard Bible Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them. King James Bible Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. New King James Version Surely the Lord GOD will help Me; Who is he who will condemn Me? Indeed they will all grow old like a garment; The moth will eat them up. New American Standard Bible Behold, the Lord GOD helps Me; Who is he who condemns Me? Behold, they will all wear out like a garment; A moth will eat them. NASB 1995 Behold, the Lord GOD helps Me; Who is he who condemns Me? Behold, they will all wear out like a garment; The moth will eat them. NASB 1977 Behold, the Lord GOD helps Me; Who is he who condemns Me? Behold, they will all wear out like a garment; The moth will eat them. Legacy Standard Bible Behold, Lord Yahweh helps Me; Who is he who condemns Me? Behold, they will all wear out like a garment; The moth will eat them. Amplified Bible In fact, the Lord GOD helps Me; Who is he who condemns Me [as guilty]? Indeed, they will all wear out like a garment; The moth will eat them. Christian Standard Bible In truth, the Lord GOD will help me; who will condemn me? Indeed, all of them will wear out like a garment; a moth will devour them. Holman Christian Standard Bible In truth, the Lord GOD will help Me; who will condemn Me? Indeed, all of them will wear out like a garment; a moth will devour them. American Standard Version Behold, the Lord Jehovah will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? behold, all they shall wax old as a garment, the moth shall eat them up. Contemporary English Version The LORD God will help me and prove I am innocent. My accusers will wear out like moth-eaten clothes. English Revised Version Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? behold, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. GOD'S WORD® Translation The Almighty LORD helps me. Who will find me guilty? They will all wear out like a garment. Moths will eat them. Good News Translation The Sovereign LORD himself defends me--who, then, can prove me guilty? All my accusers will disappear; they will vanish like moth-eaten cloth. International Standard Version See! It is the Lord GOD who will help me. Who is it that will declare me guilty? See! They will all wear out like a garment; moths will eat them up. Majority Standard Bible Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them. NET Bible Look, the sovereign LORD helps me. Who dares to condemn me? Look, all of them will wear out like clothes; a moth will eat away at them. New Heart English Bible Look, the LORD will help me; who is he who shall condemn me? Look, all they shall wax old as a garment, the moth shall eat them up. Webster's Bible Translation Behold the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? lo, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. World English Bible Behold, the Lord Yahweh will help me! Who is he who will condemn me? Behold, they will all grow old like a garment. The moths will eat them up. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBehold, Lord YHWH gives help to Me, "" Who [is] he that declares Me wicked? Behold, all of them wear out as a garment, "" A moth eats them. Young's Literal Translation Lo, the Lord Jehovah giveth help to me, Who is he that declareth me wicked? Lo, all of them as a garment wear out, A moth doth eat them. Smith's Literal Translation Behold, the Lord Jehovah will help for me; who is he that shall condemn me? behold, they all shall decay as a garment; the moth shall eat them. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBehold the Lord God is my helper: who is he that shall condemn me? Lo, they shall all be destroyed as a garment, the moth shall eat them up. Catholic Public Domain Version Behold, the Lord God is my helper. Who is the one who would condemn me? Behold, they will all be worn away like a garment; the moth will devour them. New American Bible See, the Lord GOD is my help; who will declare me guilty? See, they will all wear out like a garment, consumed by moths. New Revised Standard Version It is the Lord GOD who helps me; who will declare me guilty? All of them will wear out like a garment; the moth will eat them up. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBehold, the LORD God will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? Lo, they all shall wear out as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Behold LORD JEHOVAH God is a helper to me; who is condemning me? Behold, all of them wear out as clothing, and a moth will eat them OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; Who is he that shall condemn me? Behold, they all shall wax old as a garment, The moth shall eat them up. Brenton Septuagint Translation Behold, the Lord, the Lord, will help me; who will hurt me? behold, all ye shall wax old as a garment, and a moth shall devour you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Servant's Obedience…8The One who vindicates Me is near. Who will dare to contend with Me? Let us confront each other! Who has a case against Me? Let him approach Me! 9Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them. 10Who among you fears the LORD and obeys the voice of His Servant? Who among you walks in darkness and has no light? Let him trust in the name of the LORD; let him lean on his God.… Cross References Romans 8:33-34 Who will bring any charge against God’s elect? It is God who justifies. / Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us. Psalm 118:6-7 The LORD is on my side; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? / The LORD is on my side; He is my helper. Therefore I will look in triumph on those who hate me. Isaiah 54:17 No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their vindication is from Me,” declares the LORD. Job 13:18 See now, I have prepared my case; I know that I will be vindicated. Zechariah 3:1-2 Then the angel showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. / And the LORD said to Satan: “The LORD rebukes you, Satan! Indeed, the LORD, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you! Is not this man a firebrand snatched from the fire?” 1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One. Hebrews 7:25 Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Micah 7:8-9 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. / Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness. Romans 8:31 What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us? Psalm 56:11 in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? Isaiah 41:10-11 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. / Behold, all who rage against you will be ashamed and disgraced; those who contend with you will be reduced to nothing and will perish. 1 Peter 3:13 Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good? Psalm 37:33 the LORD will not leave them in their power or let them be condemned under judgment. Isaiah 41:1 “Be silent before Me, O islands, and let the peoples renew their strength. Let them come forward and testify; let us together draw near for judgment. Treasury of Scripture Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he that shall condemn me? see, they all shall wax old as a garment; the moth shall eat them up. they all Isaiah 51:6-8 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished… Job 13:28 And he, as a rotten thing, consumeth, as a garment that is moth eaten. Psalm 39:11 When thou with rebukes dost correct man for iniquity, thou makest his beauty to consume away like a moth: surely every man is vanity. Selah. Jump to Previous Condemn Condemns Decision Declare Declareth Eat Food Garment Grow Guilty Help Helper Helps Moth Moths Robe Sovereign Wax Wear Wicked WormJump to Next Condemn Condemns Decision Declare Declareth Eat Food Garment Grow Guilty Help Helper Helps Moth Moths Robe Sovereign Wax Wear Wicked WormIsaiah 50 1. Christ shows Israel's Sin is not to be imputed to him, 2. by his ability to save 5. By his obedience in that work 7. And by his confidence in that assistance 10. An exhortation to trust in God, and not in ourselves Surely the Lord GOD helps Me. This phrase emphasizes the divine assistance and support that the speaker, often interpreted as the Servant of the Lord, receives from God. In the context of Isaiah, the Servant is a figure who embodies obedience and trust in God, often seen as a type of Christ. The assurance of God's help reflects the covenant relationship between God and His chosen servant, echoing themes found in other parts of Isaiah (e.g., Isaiah 41:10) and throughout the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 54:4). This divine help is a source of confidence and strength, underscoring the belief that God is actively involved in the lives of His people. Who is there to condemn Me? See, they will all wear out like a garment; the moths will devour them. Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lord GOD (Yahweh)The covenant-keeping God of Israel, who is portrayed as the ultimate helper and defender of His people. 2. The Servant of the LORD Often interpreted as a prophetic reference to the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who embodies the perfect servant of God. 3. Adversaries/Accusers Those who oppose or condemn the servant, representing both historical enemies of Israel and spiritual adversaries. 4. Isaiah The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah, including prophecies about the coming Messiah. 5. The Moth A symbol of decay and destruction, illustrating the temporary nature of those who oppose God's servant. Teaching Points God as Our DefenderTrust in God's protection and help, knowing that He stands with us against any accusation or condemnation. The Temporary Nature of Opposition Recognize that those who oppose God's purposes are ultimately temporary and will fade away like a worn-out garment. Confidence in Christ's Victory As believers, we can have confidence in the victory of Christ, who has overcome all adversaries and secured our justification. Living Without Fear of Condemnation Embrace the freedom from fear of condemnation, as our identity and security are found in Christ alone. The Role of the Servant Reflect on the example of the servant, Jesus, who trusted in God's help and remained faithful amidst opposition.(9) They all shall wax old as a garment.--An echo of Job 13:28; Psalm 102:26; reproduced in Isaiah 51:6. Hebrew Surelyהֵ֣ן (hên) Interjection Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! the Lord אֲדֹנָ֤י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִה֙ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH helps יַֽעֲזָר־ (ya·‘ă·zār-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5826: To surround, protect, aid Me. לִ֔י (lî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's Hebrew Who מִי־ (mî-) Interrogative Strong's 4310: Who?, whoever, in oblique construction with prefix, suffix is there ה֖וּא (hū) Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are to condemn Me? יַרְשִׁיעֵ֑נִי (yar·šî·‘ê·nî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | first person common singular Strong's 7561: To be, wrong, to disturb, violate See, הֵ֤ן (hên) Interjection Strong's 2005: Lo! behold! they will all כֻּלָּם֙ (kul·lām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every wear out יִבְל֔וּ (yiḇ·lū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 1086: To fail, to wear out, decay like a garment; כַּבֶּ֣גֶד (kab·be·ḡeḏ) Preposition-k, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 899: A covering, clothing, treachery, pillage the moths עָ֖שׁ (‘āš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6211: A moth will devour them. יֹאכְלֵֽם׃ (yō·ḵə·lêm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat Links Isaiah 50:9 NIVIsaiah 50:9 NLT Isaiah 50:9 ESV Isaiah 50:9 NASB Isaiah 50:9 KJV Isaiah 50:9 BibleApps.com Isaiah 50:9 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 50:9 Chinese Bible Isaiah 50:9 French Bible Isaiah 50:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 50:9 Behold the Lord Yahweh will help me (Isa Isi Is) |