Isaiah 50:8

8 He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me!

Isaiah 50:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 He is near that justifieth me; who will contend with me? let us stand together: who is mine adversary? let him come near to me.
ESV
8 He who vindicates me is near. Who will contend with me? Let us stand up together. Who is my adversary? Let him come near to me.
NLT
8 He who gives me justice is near. Who will dare to bring charges against me now? Where are my accusers? Let them appear!
MSG
8 My champion is right here. Let's take our stand together! Who dares bring suit against me? Let him try!
CSB
8 The One who justifies Me is near; who will contend with Me? Let us confront each other. Who has a case against Me? Let him come near Me!

Isaiah 50:8 In-Context

6 I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.
7 Because the Sovereign LORD helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.
8 He who vindicates me is near. Who then will bring charges against me? Let us face each other! Who is my accuser? Let him confront me!
9 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.
10 Who among you fears the LORDand obeys the word of his servant? Let the one who walks in the dark, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORDand rely on their God.

Cross References 4

  • 1. S Isaiah 26:2; S Isaiah 49:4
  • 2. S Psalms 34:18
  • 3. S Job 13:19; S Isaiah 43:26; Romans 8:32-34
  • 4. S Isaiah 41:1
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