4. Who has performed and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.
5. The coastlands saw it, and feared; the ends of the earth were afraid, drew near, and came.
6. They helped everyone his neighbor; and everyone said to his brother, Be of good courage.
7. So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith, and he that smoothes with the hammer him that struck the anvil, saying, It is ready for the soldering: and he fastened it with pegs, that it should not be moved.
8. But you, Israel, are my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the descendant of Abraham my friend.
9. You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called you from its chief men, and said unto you, you are my servant; I have chosen you, and not cast you away.
10. Fear not; for I am with you: be not dismayed; for I am your God: I will strengthen you; yea, I will help you; yea, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.