Isaiah 41:5-10

Modern English Version

⁵ The coastlands saw it and feared,
    the ends of the earth were afraid;
they drew near and came.
⁶     Every one helped his neighbor,
    and every one said to his brother, “Be of good courage.”
⁷ So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith,
    and he who smooths metal with the hammer
    encourages him who strikes the anvil,
saying, “It is ready for the soldering”;
    and he fastened it with nails so that it should not totter.

⁸ But you, Israel, are My servant,
    Jacob whom I have chosen,
    the seed of Abraham, My friend.
⁹ You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth,
    and called from its remotest parts,
and said to you, “You are My servant;
    I have chosen you and have not rejected you.”
¹⁰ Do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you, I will help you,
    yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.