Isaiah 42:1-9

Contemporary English Version

The Lord's Servant

42 ^(A)^(B) Here is my servant!
    I have made him strong.
He is my chosen one;
    I am pleased with him.
I have given him my Spirit,
and he will bring justice
    to the nations.
²He won't shout or yell
    or call out in the streets.
³He won't break off a bent reed
    or put out a dying flame,
but he will make sure
    that justice is done.
⁴He won't quit or give up
until he brings justice
    everywhere on earth,
and people in foreign nations
    long for his teaching.

⁵^(C) I am the Lord God.
I created the heavens
    like an open tent above.
I made the earth and everything
    that grows on it.
I am the source of life
for all who live on this earth,
    so listen to what I say.
⁶^(D) I chose you to bring justice,
    and I am here at your side.
I selected you and sent you^[a]
    to bring light
and my promise of hope
    to the nations.
⁷You will give sight
    to the blind;
you will set prisoners free
    from dark dungeons.

⁸My name is the Lord!
I won't let idols or humans
    share my glory and praise.
⁹Everything has happened
    just as I said it would;
now I will announce
    what will happen next.