1. People of Israel,I have chosen youas my servant.
2. I am your Creator.You were in my careeven before you were born.Israel, don't be terrified!You are my chosen servant,my very favourite.
3. I will bless the thirsty landby sending streams of water;I will bless your descendantsby giving them my Spirit.
4. They will spring up like grassor like willow treesnear flowing streams.
5. They will worship meand become my people.They will write my nameon the back of their hands.
6. I am the Lord All-Powerful,the first and the last,the one and only God.Israel, I have rescued you!I am your King.
7. Can anyone compare with me?If so, let them speak upand tell me now.Let them say what has happenedsince I made my nationlong ago,and let them tellwhat is going to happen.