8 He was condemned to deathwithout a fair trial.Who could have imaginedwhat would happen to him?His life was taken awaybecause of the sinful thingsmy people had done.
9 He wasn't dishonest or violent,but he was buried in a tombof cruel and rich people.
10 The Lord decided his servantwould suffer as a sacrificeto take away the sinand guilt of others.Now the servant will liveto see his own descendants.He did everythingthe Lord had planned.
11 By suffering, the servantwill learn the true meaningof obeying the Lord.Although he is innocent,he will take the punishmentfor the sins of others,so that many of themwill no longer be guilty.
12 The Lord will reward himwith honour and powerfor sacrificing his life.Others thought he was a sinner,but he suffered for our sinsand asked God to forgive us.