1. Listen to me, coastlands;pay attention, peoples far away.The Lord called me before my birth,called my name when I was in my mother’s womb.
2. He made my mouth like a sharp sword,and hid me in the shadow of God’s own hand.He made me a sharpened arrow,and concealed me in God’s quiver,
3. saying to me, "You are my servant,Israel, in whom I show my glory."
4. But I said, "I have wearied myself in vain.I have used up my strength for nothing."Nevertheless, the Lord will grant me justice;my reward is with my God.