Isaiah 59:16-18

New Century Version

¹⁶ He could not find anyone to help the people,
    and he was surprised that there was no one to help.
So he used his own power to save the people;
    his own goodness gave him strength.
¹⁷ He covered himself with goodness like armor.
    He put the helmet of salvation on his head.
He put on his clothes for punishing
    and wrapped himself in the coat of his strong love.
¹⁸ The Lord will pay back his enemies for what they have done.
    He will show his anger to those who were against him;
    he will punish the people in faraway places as they deserve.