en_tn_lite_do_not_use/isa/42/03.md

Yahweh continues speaking.

## A crushed reed he will not break and a dimly burning wick he will not quench ##

The "​crushed reed" and "dimly burning wick" refers to weak and helpless people. ​ (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## bruised reed ##

A reed is the long, thin stem of a plant like tall grass. If it is bruised (damaged) it cannot carry any weight. See how you translated this in [Isaiah 36:6](../36/06.md).

## he will not break ##

"My servant will not break"

## coastlands ##

See how you translated this in [Isaiah 41:1](../41/01.md).