Isa 55:7 | NET2full | STEP | The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle and sinful people their plans . They should return to the Lord , and he will show mercy to them, and to their God , for he will freely forgive them.

‏ Isaiah 55:7

7 The wicked need to abandon their lifestyle ^{▼▼tn Heb “Let the wicked one abandon his way.” The singular is collective.}
and sinful people their plans. ^{▼▼tn Heb “and the man of evil his thoughts.” The singular is collective.}
They should return ^{▼▼tn Heb “let him return.” The singular is collective, meaning “let them.”} to the Lord, and he will show mercy to them, ^{▼▼tn The imperfect with vav (ו) conjunctive after the jussive indicates purpose/result.}
and to their God, for he will freely forgive them. ^{▼▼sn The appeal and promise of vv. 6-7 echoes the language of Deut 4:25-31; 30:1-10; and 1 Kgs 8:46-53, all of which anticipate the exile and speak of the prerequisites for restoration.}