1. Let the islands be silent before me, and let the nations take new strength. Let them draw near, and then speak. Let us apply for judgment together.
2. Who has raised up a just man from the east, and has called him to follow him? He will place the nations under his gaze, and he will rule over kings. He will cause them to be like dust before his sword, like chaff driven by the wind before his bow.
3. He will pursue them. He will pass by in peace. No trace will appear after his feet.
4. Who has worked and accomplished these things, calling to the generations from the beginning? "It is I, the Lord! I am the first and the last."
5. The islands saw it and were afraid. The ends of the earth were stupefied. They drew near and arrived.
6. Each one will help his neighbor and will say to his brother, "Be strengthened."
7. The coppersmith striking with the mallet encouraged him who was forging at that time, saying, "It is ready for soldering." And he strengthened it with nails, so that it would not be moved.
8. But you, O Israel, are my servant, O Jacob, whom I have chosen, the offspring of my friend Abraham.
9. For his sake, I have taken you from the ends of the earth, and I have called you from its distant places. And I said to you: "You are my servant. I have chosen you, and I have not cast you aside."
10. Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not turn away, for I am your God. I have strengthened you, and I have assisted you, and the right hand of my just one has upheld you.