Revised Common Lectionary (Semicontinuous)

126 When the Lord brought the prisoners back to Jerusalem,
    it seemed as if we were dreaming.
² Then we were filled with laughter,
    and we sang happy songs.
Then the other nations said,
    “The Lord has done great things for them.”
³ The Lord has done great things for us,
    and we are very glad.

43 Now this is what the Lord says.
    He created you, people of Jacob;
    he formed you, people of Israel.
He says, “Don’t be afraid, because I have saved you.
    I have called you by name, and you are mine.
² When you pass through the waters, I will be with you.
    When you cross rivers, you will not drown.
When you walk through fire, you will not be burned,
    nor will the flames hurt you.
³ This is because I, the Lord, am your God,
    the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
I gave Egypt to pay for you,
    and I gave Cush and Seba to make you mine.
⁴ Because you are precious to me,
    because I give you honor and love you,
I will give other people in your place;
    I will give other nations to save your life.
⁵ Don’t be afraid, because I am with you.
    I will bring your children from the east
    and gather you from the west.
⁶ I will tell the north: Give my people to me.
    I will tell the south: Don’t keep my people in prison.
Bring my sons from far away
    and my daughters from faraway places.
⁷ Bring to me all the people who are mine,
    whom I made for my glory,
    whom I formed and made.”