1. But now listen, my servant Jacob,Israel, whom I have chosen.
2. The Lord made you, formed you in the womb, and will help you.This is what the Lord says:Don’t be afraid, my servant Jacob,Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
3. I will pour water on thirsty ground and rain on dry land.I will pour my Spirit on your offspringand my blessing on your descendants.
4. They will spring up with the grassas poplars spring up by streams.
5. One person will say, “I belong to the Lord.”Another will call on the name of Jacob.Another will write on his hand, “The Lord’s,”and he will adopt the name of Israel.
6. The Lord is Israel’s king and defender.He is the Lord of Armies.This is what the Lord says:I am the first and the last,and there is no God except me.
7. If there is anyone like me, let him say so.Let him tell me what happenedwhen I established my people long ago.Then let him predict what will happen to them.
8. Don’t be terrified or afraid.Didn’t I make this known to you long ago?You are my witnesses.Is there any God except me?There is no ⌊other⌋ rock; I know of none.
9. All who make idols are nothing. Their precious treasures are worthless. Their own witnesses do not see or know anything, so they will be put to shame.
10. Nothing comes from making gods or casting metal idols.