Isaiah 49:2-4

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

² And he hath made my mouth like a sharp sword: in the shadow of his hand he hath protected me, and hath made me as a chosen arrow: in his quiver he hath hidden me.

³ And he said to me: Thou art my servant Israel, for in thee will I glory.

⁴ And I said: I have laboured in vain, I have spent my strength without cause and in vain: therefore my judgment is with the Lord, and my work with my God.