² When you pass through the waters,^(A)
    I will be with you;^(B)
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,^(C)
    you will not be burned;
    the flames will not set you ablaze.^(D)

³ For I am the Lord your God,^(A)
    the Holy One^(B) of Israel, your Savior;^(C)
I give Egypt^(D) for your ransom,
    Cush^[a](E) and Seba^(F) in your stead.^(G)

⁴ Since you are precious and honored^(A) in my sight,
    and because I love^(B) you,
I will give people in exchange for you,
    nations in exchange for your life.

⁵ Do not be afraid,^(A) for I am with you;^(B)
    I will bring your children^(C) from the east
    and gather^(D) you from the west.^(E)