Isa 49:4 | NET2full | STEP | But I thought , “I have worked in vain ; I have expended my energy for absolutely nothing .” But the Lord will vindicate me; my God will reward me.

‏ Isaiah 49:4

4 But I thought, ^{▼▼tn Or “said” (KJV, NASB, NIV, NRSV); NLT “I replied.”} “I have worked in vain;
I have expended my energy for absolutely nothing.” ^{▼▼tn Heb “for nothing and emptiness.” Synonyms are combined to emphasize the common idea.}
But the Lord will vindicate me;
my God will reward me. ^{▼▼tn Heb “But my justice is with the Lord, and my reward [or “wage”] with my God.”}