Isaiah 41:11-16

New International Reader's Version

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.’
¹⁴ Family of Jacob, you are as weak as a worm.
    But do not be afraid.
People of Israel, there are only a few of you.
    But do not be afraid.
I myself will help you,” announces the Lord.
    He is the one who sets his people free.
    He is the Holy One of Israel.
¹⁵ He says, “I will make you into a threshing sled.
    It will be new and sharp.
    It will have many teeth.
You will grind the mountains down and crush them.
    You will turn the hills into nothing but straw.
¹⁶ You will toss them in the air.
    A strong wind will catch them and blow them away.
You will be glad because I will make that happen.
    You will praise me.
    I am the Holy One of Israel.