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Isaiah 41:12-18 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

12. You will look aroundfor those brutal enemies,but you won't find thembecause they will be gone.

13. I am the Lord your God.I am holding your hand,so don't be afraid.I am here to help you.

14. People of Israel, don't worry,though others may say,“Israel is only a worm!”I am the holy God of Israel,who saves and protects you.

15. I will let you be like a logcovered with sharp spikes.You will grind and crushevery mountain and hilluntil they turn to dust.

16. A strong wind will scatter themin all directions.Then you will celebrateand praise me, your Lord,the holy God of Israel.

17. When the poor and needyare dying of thirstand cannot find water,I, the Lord God of Israel,will come to their rescue.I won't forget them.

18. I will make rivers flowon mountain peaks.I will send streamsto fill the valleys.Dry and barren landwill flow with springsand become a lake.

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