Isaiah 41:8-14

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⁸ ‘But you, Israel, are my servant.
    Yes, I have chosen you, descendants of Jacob.
    You are descendants of my friend, Abraham.
⁹ I led you back from the ends of the earth.
    I called you to come from places far away.
I have said to you, “You are my servant.
    I have chosen you. I have not thrown you away.
¹⁰ I am with you,
    so do not be afraid.
I am your God,
    so do not be upset.
I will make you strong
    and I will help you.
My powerful right hand will keep you safe.”
¹¹ Listen to this! Everyone who has been angry with you
    will now become completely ashamed.
Those who have attacked you will disappear and die.
¹² Even if you look for your enemies,
    you will not find them.
    They will all disappear!
¹³ Yes, I am the Lord, your God.
    I will hold on to your right hand.
I say to you, “Do not be afraid. I will help you.”
¹⁴ Do not be afraid, you Israelites, descendants of Jacob.
You may seem unimportant, like a worm,
    but I myself will help you.’
That is what the Lord says.
    He is your Redeemer, the Holy God of Israel.