1. Descendants of Jacob,I, the Lord, created youand formed your nation.Israel, don't be afraid.I have rescued you.I have called you by name;now you belong to me.
2. When you cross deep rivers,I will be with you,and you won't drown.When you walk through fire,you won't be burntor scorched by the flames.
3. I am the Lord, your God,the Holy One of Israel,the God who saves you.I gave up Egypt, Ethiopia,and the region of Sebain exchange for you.
4. To me, you are very dear,and I love you.That's why I gave up nationsand people to rescue you.
5. Don't be afraid! I am with you.From both east and westI will bring you together.
6. I will say to the northand to the south,“Free my sons and daughters!Let them returnfrom distant lands.
7. They are my people—I created each of themto bring honour to me.”
8. Bring my people together.They have eyes and ears,but they can't see or hear.
9. Tell everyone of every nationto gather around.None of them can honestly say,“We told you so!”If someone heard them say this,then tell us about it now.