American Standard Version

Isaiah 42:1-5 American Standard Version (ASV)

1. Behold, my servant, whom I uphold; my chosen, in whom my soul delighteth: I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the Gentiles.

2. He will not cry, nor lift up his voice, nor cause it to be heard in the street.

3. A bruised reed will he not break, and a dimly burning wick will he not quench: he will bring forth justice in truth.

4. He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law.

5. Thus saith God Jehovah, he that created the heavens, and stretched them forth; he that spread abroad the earth and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: