5. The islands have seen it and fear; the ends of the earth tremble. They approach and come forward;
6. they help each other and say to their companions, “Be strong!”
7. The metalworker encourages the goldsmith, and the one who smooths with the hammer spurs on the one who strikes the anvil. One says of the welding, “It is good.” The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.
8. “But you, Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend,
9. I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
10. So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
11. “All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish.
12. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all.
13. For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.