⁵ “Before I formed you in the womb^(A) I knew^[a](B) you,
    before you were born^(C) I set you apart;^(D)
    I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.^(E)”

³ “Listen^(A) to me, you descendants of Jacob,
    all the remnant^(B) of the people of Israel,
you whom I have upheld since your birth,^(C)
    and have carried^(D) since you were born.^(E)

⁸ This will bring health to your body^(A)
    and nourishment to your bones.^(B)

¹⁶ Your sons will take the place of your fathers;
    you will make them princes^(A) throughout the land.