1. But now thus says the LORD that created you, O Jacob, and he that formed you, O Israel,
2. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame scorch you.
3. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior: I gave Egypt for your ransom, Ethiopia and Seba in exchange for you.
4. Since you were precious in my sight, you have been honorable, and I have loved you: therefore will I give men for you, and people for your life.
5. Fear not: for I am with you: I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west;
6. I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from afar, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;