1 The Lord created Jacob and formed Israel. Now, this is what the Lord says:Do not be afraid, because I have reclaimed you.I have called you by name; you are mine.
2 When you go through the sea, I am with you.When you go through rivers, they will not sweep you away.When you walk through fire, you will not be burned,and the flames will not harm you.
3 I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.Egypt is the ransom I exchanged for you.Sudan and Seba are the price I paid for you.
4 Since you are precious to me, you are honored and I love you.I will exchange others for you.Nations will be the price I pay for your life.
5 Do not be afraid, because I am with you.I will bring your descendants from the eastand gather you from the west.
6 I will say to the north, “Give them up,”and to the south, “Do not keep them.”Bring my sons from far awayand my daughters from the ends of the earth.
7 Bring everyone who is called by my name,whom I created for my glory,whom I formed and made.