43 But now, this is what the Lord says—
    he who created^(A) you, Jacob,
    he who formed^(B) you, Israel:^(C)
“Do not fear, for I have redeemed^(D) you;
    I have summoned you by name;^(E) you are mine.^(F)
2 When you pass through the waters,^(G)
    I will be with you;^(H)
and when you pass through the rivers,
    they will not sweep over you.
When you walk through the fire,^(I)
    you will not be burned;
    the flames will not set you ablaze.^(J)

¹ Have mercy on me, my God, have mercy on me,
    for in you I take refuge.^(C)
I will take refuge in the shadow of your wings^(D)
    until the disaster has passed.^(E)

² Take up shield^(A) and armor;
    arise^(B) and come to my aid.^(C)