4 To me, you are very dear,and I love you.That's why I gave up nationsand people to rescue you.
5 Don't be afraid! I am with you.From both east and westI will bring you together.
6 I will say to the northand to the south,“Free my sons and daughters!Let them returnfrom distant lands.
7 They are my people—I created each of themto bring honour to me.”
8 Bring my people together.They have eyes and ears,but they can't see or hear.
9 Tell everyone of every nationto gather around.None of them can honestly say,“We told you so!”If someone heard them say this,then tell us about it now.
10 My people, you are my witnessesand my chosen servant.I want you to know me,to trust me, and understandthat I alone am God.I have always been God;there can be no others.