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Isaiah 42:1-7 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. Here is my servant!I have made him strong.He is my chosen one;I am pleased with him.I have given him my Spirit,and he will bring justiceto the nations.

2. He won't shout or yellor call out in the streets.

3. He won't break off a bent reedor put out a dying flame,but he will make surethat justice is done.

4. He won't stop or give upuntil he brings justiceeverywhere on earth,and people in foreign nationslong for his teaching.

5. I am the Lord God.I created the heavenslike an open tent above.I made the earth and everythingthat grows on it.I am the source of lifefor all who live on this earth,so listen to what I say.

6. I chose you to bring justice,and I am here at your side.I selected and sent youto bring lightand my promise of hopeto the nations.

7. You will give sightto the blind;you will set prisoners freefrom dark dungeons.

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