OET interlinear ISA 11:4

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-contrast

וְ⁠שָׁפַ֤ט

and,he_will_judge

Isaiah uses the word but here to indicate a contrast between what the Messiah will not do, that is, judge by outward appearance, and what he will do, that is, judge with righteousness. In your translation, indicate this contrast in a way that is natural in your language. Alternate translation: [rather, he will judge]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / nominaladj

דַּלִּ֔ים

poor

Isaiah is using the adjective needy as a noun to mean a certain kind of person. Your language may use adjectives in the same way. If not, you can translate this adjective with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: [those in need]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

בְּ⁠צֶ֨דֶק֙

with,righteousness

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of righteousness, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: [with what is right]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

בְּ⁠מִישׁ֖וֹר

with,uprightness

If your language does not use an abstract noun for the idea of uprightness, you could express the same idea in another way. Alternate translation: [uprightly]

Note 5 topic: figures-of-speech / nominaladj

לְ⁠עַנְוֵי־אָ֑רֶץ

for_[the],humble_[people]_of earth

Isaiah is using the adjective poor as a noun to mean a certain kind of person. Your language may use adjectives in the same way. If not, you can translate this adjective with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: [for poor people of the earth]

Note 6 topic: figures-of-speech / metaphor

בְּ⁠שֵׁ֣בֶט פִּ֔י⁠ו

with,the_rod_of his_mouth_of,his

Here Isaiah is speaking as if the Messiah’s commands were the rod of his mouth, a physical instrument of ruling. Your language may have a comparable expression that you can use in your translation, or you could state the meaning plainly. Alternate translation: [his royal decrees]

Note 7 topic: figures-of-speech / metonymy

וּ⁠בְ⁠ר֥וּחַ שְׂפָתָ֖י⁠ו

and,with,the_breath_of his_lips_of,his

Here, the breath of his lips represents the Messiah’s spoken commands. If it would be helpful in your language, you could use an equivalent expression or plain language. Alternate translation: [and with his words]

Note 8 topic: figures-of-speech / nominaladj

רָשָֽׁע

wicked

Isaiah is using the adjective wicked as a noun to mean a certain kind of person. Your language may use adjectives in the same way. If not, you can translate this adjective with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: [those who are wicked]