Isaiah 49:2-4

New Catholic Bible

² He made my tongue like a sharp sword
    and hid me in the shadow of his hand.
He formed me into a polished arrow,
    and he concealed me in his quiver.
³ He said to me, “You are my servant,
    Israel, through whom I will manifest my glory.”
⁴ I formerly believed that I had labored in vain
    and had exhausted my strength for nothing
    and for no discernible purpose.