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Isaiah 24:16
ESV From the ends of the earth we hear songs of praise, of glory to the Righteous One. But I say, "I waste away, I waste away. Woe is me! For the traitors have betrayed, with betrayal the traitors have betrayed."
NIV From the ends of the earth we hear singing: "Glory to the Righteous One." But I said, "I waste away, I waste away! Woe to me! The treacherous betray! With treachery the treacherous betray!"
NASB From the ends of the earth we hear songs: 'Glory to the Righteous One,' But I say, 'I am finished! I am finished! Woe to me! The treacherous deal treacherously, And the treacherous deal very treacherously.'
CSB From the ends of the earth we hear songs: The Splendor of the Righteous One. But I said, "I waste away! I waste away! Woe is me." The treacherous act treacherously; the treacherous deal very treacherously.
NLT We hear songs of praise from the ends of the earth, songs that give glory to the Righteous One! But my heart is heavy with grief. Weep for me, for I wither away. Deceit still prevails, and treachery is everywhere.
KJV From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the righteous. But I said, My leanness, my leanness, woe unto me! the treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously; yea, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.
NKJV From the ends of the earth we have heard songs: “Glory to the righteous!” But I said, “I am ruined, ruined! Woe to me! The treacherous dealers have dealt treacherously, Indeed, the treacherous dealers have dealt very treacherously.”

What does Isaiah 24:16 mean?

In a surprising turn, the torment of survivors of judgment (Isaiah 24:4–13) has been interrupted by voices lifted in song (Isaiah 24:14–15). These voices are singing joyful praise to the Lord, the God of Israel. They have come from the east, the west, and the coastlands. Now they are joined by voices from the ends of the earth.

Despite the desolation of the earth, those who have come to trust in Christ recognize what the Lord has done. They have agreed that the Lord is the righteous judge and have acknowledged His majesty. Unlike the scattered, isolated, and mourning unbelievers suffering through this time of agony, these worshipers of the Lord are unified in voice and spirit. The contrast is overwhelming.

Isaiah is not ready to join in on these songs of praise. For one thing, he listens from many centuries before the events he has been describing. He still lives in a world choked with human sin and misery. He feels sick and drained at his own awareness of his sinful time. He is surrounded by spiritual traitors to the Creator; the Lord's justice had not yet come for them.
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