5 All you faraway places, look and be afraid;all you places far away on the earth, shake with fear.Come close and listen to me.
6 The workers help each otherand say to each other, “Be strong!”
7 The craftsman encourages the goldsmith,and the workman who smooths the metal with a hammer encourages the one who shapes the metal.He says, “This metal work is good.”He nails the statue to a base so it can’t fall over.
8 The Lord says, “People of Israel, you are my servants.People of Jacob, I chose you.You are from the family of my friend Abraham.
9 I took you from places far away on the earthand called you from a faraway country.I said, ‘You are my servants.’I have chosen you and have not turned against you.
10 So don’t worry, because I am with you.Don’t be afraid, because I am your God.I will make you strong and will help you;I will support you with my right hand that saves you.
11 “All those people who are angry with youwill be ashamed and disgraced.Those who are against youwill disappear and be lost.