1 Or “islands” (, , ); “distant lands”; “lands beyond the sea.”
2 The Hebrew term מִשְׁפָּט (mishpat) could be translated “judgment,” but here it seems to refer to the dispute or debate between the Lord and the nations.

In other versions

Listen to me in silence, O coastlands;

let the peoples renew their strength;

let them approach, then let them speak;

let us together draw near for judgment.

“Be silent before me, you islands!

Let the nations renew their strength!

Let them come forward and speak;

let us meet together at the place of judgment.

“Be silent before me, coasts and islands!

And let peoples renew their strength.

Let them approach; let them testify;

let’s come together for the trial.

“Listen in silence before me, you lands beyond the sea.

Bring your strongest arguments.

Come now and speak.

The court is ready for your case.

Listen to me in silence, coastlands,

and let nations renew their strength.

Let them approach, then let them speak;

let us draw near together for judgment.

Keep silence before me, O islands;

And let the people renew their strength:

Let them come near; then let them speak:

Let us come near together to judgment.

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