8. But you, Israel, my servant,Jacob, whom I have chosen,the offspring of Abraham, my friend;
9. you whom I took from the ends of the earth,and called from its farthest corners,saying to you, “You are my servant, I have chosen you and not cast you off”;
10. fear not, for I am with you;be not dismayed, for I am your God;I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
11. Behold, all who are incensed against youshall be put to shame and confounded;those who strive against youshall be as nothing and shall perish.
12. You shall seek those who contend with you,but you shall not find them; those who war against youshall be as nothing at all.
13. For I, the Lord your God,hold your right hand;it is I who say to you, “Fear not,I am the one who helps you.”
14. Fear not, you worm Jacob,you men of Israel!I am the one who helps you, declares the Lord;your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.
15. Behold, I make of you a threshing sledge,new, sharp, and having teeth;you shall thresh the mountains and crush them,and you shall make the hills like chaff;
16. you shall winnow them, and the wind shall carry them away,and the tempest shall scatter them. And you shall rejoice in the Lord;in the Holy One of Israel you shall glory.