8 But you, Israel, my servant,Jacob, whom I have chosen,offspring of Abraham my friend—
9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earthand summoned from its far-off places,To whom I have said, You are my servant;I chose you, I have not rejected you—
10 Do not fear: I am with you;do not be anxious: I am your God.I will strengthen you, I will help you,I will uphold you with my victorious right hand.
11 Yes, all shall be put to shame and disgracewho vent their anger against you;Those shall be as nothing and perishwho offer resistance.
12 You shall seek but not findthose who strive against you;They shall be as nothing at allwho do battle with you.
13 For I am the Lord, your God,who grasp your right hand;It is I who say to you, Do not fear,I will help you.
14 Do not fear, you worm Jacob,you maggot Israel;I will help you—oracle of the Lord;the Holy One of Israel is your redeemer.