8. ‘But you, Israel, my servant,Jacob, whom I have chosen,you descendants of Abraham my friend,
9. I took you from the ends of the earth,from its farthest corners I called you.I said, “You are my servant”;I have chosen you and have not rejected you.
10. So do not fear, for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you and help you;I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
11. ‘All who rage against youwill surely be ashamed and disgraced;those who oppose youwill be as nothing and perish.
12. Though you search for your enemies,you will not find them.Those who wage war against youwill be as nothing at all.
13. For I am the Lord your Godwho takes hold of your right handand says to you, Do not fear;I will help you.
14. Do not be afraid, you worm Jacob,little Israel, do not fear,for I myself will help you,’ declares the Lord,your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel.
15. ‘See, I will make you into a threshing-sledge,new and sharp, with many teeth.You will thresh the mountains and crush them,and reduce the hills to chaff.
16. You will winnow them, the wind will pick them up,and a gale will blow them away.But you will rejoice in the Lordand glory in the Holy One of Israel.