Yesaya 49:4

49:4 But I thought, ¹  “I have worked in vain;

I have expended my energy for absolutely nothing.” ² 

But the Lord will vindicate me;

my God will reward me. ³ 

[49:4]  ¹ tn Or “said” (KJV, NASB, NIV, NRSV); NLT “I replied.”

[49:4]  ² tn Heb “for nothing and emptiness.” Synonyms are combined to emphasize the common idea.

[49:4]  ³ tn Heb “But my justice is with the Lord, and my reward [or “wage”] with my God.”