Isaiah 42:4

New English Translation

⁴He will not grow dim or be crushed^[a]
before establishing justice on the earth;
the coastlands^[b] will wait in anticipation for his decrees.”^[c]

Isaiah 42:4 tn For rhetorical effect the terms used to describe the “crushed (רָצַץ, ratsats) reed” and “dim (כָּהָה, kahah) wick” in v. 3 are repeated here.
Isaiah 42:4 tn Or “islands” (NIV); NLT “distant lands beyond the sea.”
Isaiah 42:4 tn Or “his law” (KJV, ASV, NASB, NIV) or “his instruction” (NLT).

Isaiah 42:4

New International Version

⁴ he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice^(A) on earth.
In his teaching^(B) the islands^(C) will put their hope.”^(D)

New English Translation (NET)

New International Version (NIV)