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Isaiah explains the parable he just told.
For the vineyard of Yahweh of Hosts is the house of Israel
"For the vineyard of Yahweh of Hosts represents the house of Israel" or "The people of Israel are like the vineyard of Yahweh, Lord of the angel armies."
the men of Judah his pleasant planting
Alternate translation: "the people of Judah are like the vines the farmer cared for."
he waited for justice, but instead, there was killing
"Yahweh waited for the people to do what is fair, but instead they killed one another"
for righteousness
The phrase "he waited" is left out but it is understood. "He waited for righteousness" or "He waited for them to do what is right." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)
instead, a cry for help
"instead, there was a cry for help." The reason people cried out for help can be made explicit: "instead those who were weak cried out to him for because others were attacking them." (See rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit).