Isaiah 41:8-13

New International Reader's Version

⁸ The Lord says, “People of Israel, you are my servants.
    Family of Jacob, I have chosen you.
    You are the children of my friend Abraham.
⁹ I gathered you from one end of the earth to the other.
    From the farthest places on earth I brought you together.
I said, ‘You are my servants.’
    I have chosen you.
    I have not turned my back on you.
¹⁰ So do not be afraid. I am with you.
    Do not be terrified. I am your God.
I will make you strong and help you.
    I will hold you safe in my hands.
    I always do what is right.

¹¹ “All those who are angry with you will be put to shame.
    And they will be dishonored.
Those who oppose you will be destroyed.
    And they will vanish.
¹² You might search for your enemies.
    But you will not find them.
Those who go to war against you
    will completely disappear.
¹³ I am the Lord your God.
    I take hold of your right hand.
I say to you, ‘Do not be afraid.
    I will help you.’