Ye that tremble. Isaiah turns from the wicked hypocrites to the righteous remnant. The lot of the latter has not been easy. They have been despised and persecuted by false brethren. The proud and self-righteous hypocrites have taunted them for their piety and devotion. But the prophet points out that the tables will be turned, that doom will be the lot of the mockers and joy and deliverance will be the lot of the righteous.
He shall appear. Literally, “we shall see.” According to the Masoretic reading this clause forms a part of the taunt: “Let the Lord be glorified and we will see your joy.” The translation “he shall appear” requires a change in the Hebrew. However, Dead Sea scroll 1QIs clearly reads, “he shall appear.”