16 He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him. 17 He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and the helmet of salvation on His head; He put on garments of vengeance and wrapped Himself in a cloak of zeal. 18 So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands.
Isaiah 59:16–18
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