4 Who has performed and done this,calling the generations from the beginning?I, the Lord, am the first,and with the last. I am He.
5 The coastlands saw it and feared,the ends of the earth were afraid;they drew near and came.
6 Every one helped his neighbor,and every one said to his brother, “Be of good courage.”
7 So the carpenter encouraged the goldsmith,and he who smooths metal with the hammerencourages him who strikes the anvil,saying, “It is ready for the soldering”;and he fastened it with nails so that it should not totter.
8 But you, Israel, are My servant,Jacob whom I have chosen,the seed of Abraham, My friend.
9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth,and called from its remotest parts,and said to you, “You are My servant;I have chosen you and have not rejected you.”
10 Do not fear, for I am with you;do not be dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you, I will help you,yes, I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.