19 Heb “comes as a strong one”; “will come as a mighty one.” The preposition בְּ (bet) here carries the nuance “in the capacity of.” It indicates that the Lord possesses the quality expressed by the noun. See §119.i and בְּ.
20 Heb “his arm rules for him” (so , ). The Lord’s “arm” symbolizes his military power (see Isa 51:9–10; 63:5).
21 As the Lord returns to Jerusalem as a victorious warrior, he brings with him the spoils of victory, called here his “reward” and “prize.” These terms might also be translated “wages” and “recompense.” Verse 11 indicates that his rescued people, likened to a flock of sheep, are his reward.
22 Heb “in his bosom” (so , , , ), an expression which reflects closeness and protective care.

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

Behold, the Lord God comes with might,

and his arm rules for him;

behold, his reward is with him,

and his recompense before him.

He will tend his flock like a shepherd;

he will gather the lambs in his arms;

he will carry them in his bosom,

and gently lead those that are with young.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

See, the Sovereign Lord comes with power,

and he rules with a mighty arm.

See, his reward is with him,

and his recompense accompanies him.

He tends his flock like a shepherd:

He gathers the lambs in his arms

and carries them close to his heart;

he gently leads those that have young.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

See, the Lord God comes with strength,

and his power establishes his rule.

His wages are with him,

and his reward accompanies him.

He protects his flock like a shepherd;

he gathers the lambs in his arms

and carries them in the fold of his garment.

He gently leads those that are nursing.

NLTNew Living Translation

Yes, the Sovereign Lord is coming in power.

He will rule with a powerful arm.

See, he brings his reward with him as he comes.

He will feed his flock like a shepherd.

He will carry the lambs in his arms,

holding them close to his heart.

He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Look! The Lord Yahweh comes with strength,

and his arm rules for him.

Look! His reward is with him,

and his recompense in his presence.

He will feed his flock like a shepherd;

he will gather the lambs in his arm,

and he will carry them in his bosom;

he will lead those who nurse.

KJV 1900King James Version

Behold, the Lord God will come with strong hand,

And his arm shall rule for him:

Behold, his reward is with him,

And his work before him.

He shall feed his flock like a shepherd:

He shall gather the lambs with his arm,

And carry them in his bosom,

And shall gently lead those that are with young.

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