13 The Lord standeth up to plead, and standeth to judge the people.
13 The Lord takes his place in court; he rises to judge the people.
13 The Lord has taken his place to contend; he stands to judge peoples.
13 God enters the courtroom. He takes his place at the bench to judge his people.
13 The Lord stands up to plead, And stands to judge the people.
13 The Lord takes his place in court and presents his case against his people.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 3:13
Commentary on Isaiah 3:10-15
(Read Isaiah 3:10-15)
The rule was certain; however there might be national prosperity or trouble, it would be well with the righteous and ill with the wicked. Blessed be God, there is abundant encouragement to the righteous to trust in him, and for sinners to repent and return to him. It was time for the Lord to show his might. He will call men to a strict account for all the wealth and power intrusted to and abused by them. If it is sinful to disregard the necessities of the poor, how odious and wicked a part do they act, who bring men into poverty, and then oppress them!