16 He saw that there was no man—
he was amazed that there was no one interceding;(A)
so his own arm brought salvation,
and his own righteousness supported him.

17 He put on righteousness as body armor,
and a helmet of salvation on his head;(B)
he put on garments of vengeance for clothing,
and he wrapped himself in zeal as in a cloak.(C)
18 So he will repay according to their deeds:(D)
fury to his enemies,
retribution to his foes,
and he will repay the coasts and islands.

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16 He saw that there was no one,(A)
    he was appalled that there was no one to intervene;(B)
so his own arm achieved salvation(C) for him,
    and his own righteousness(D) sustained him.
17 He put on righteousness as his breastplate,(E)
    and the helmet(F) of salvation on his head;
he put on the garments(G) of vengeance(H)
    and wrapped himself in zeal(I) as in a cloak.
18 According to what they have done,
    so will he repay(J)
wrath to his enemies
    and retribution to his foes;
    he will repay the islands(K) their due.

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