1. Israel, the Lord who created you says,“Do not be afraid — I will save you.I have called you by name — you are mine.
2. When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you;your troubles will not overwhelm you.When you pass through fire, you will not be burnt;the hard trials that come will not hurt you.
3. For I am the Lord your God,the holy God of Israel, who saves you.I will give up Egypt to set you free;I will give up Ethiopia and Seba.
4. I will give up whole nations to save your life,because you are precious to meand because I love you and give you honour.
5. Do not be afraid — I am with you!“From the distant east and the farthest west,I will bring your people home.
6. I will tell the north to let them goand the south not to hold them back.Let my people return from distant lands,from every part of the world.