1. Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you, O Jacob,and formed you, O Israel:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.
2. When you pass through the waters, I am with you;when you pass through the streams, they will not overwhelm you.When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;the flames will not harm you.
3. For I am the Lord your God,the Holy One of Israel, your deliverer.I have handed over Egypt as a ransom price,Ethiopia and Seba in place of you.
4. Since you are precious and special in my sight,and I love you,I will hand over people in place of you,nations in place of your life.
5. Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.From the east I will bring your descendants;from the west I will gather you.