1 The Lord says, “People of Jacob, you are my servants. Listen to me!People of Israel, I chose you.”
2 This is what the Lord says, who made you,who formed you in your mother’s body,who will help you:“People of Jacob, my servants, don’t be afraid.Israel, I chose you.
3 I will pour out water for the thirsty landand make streams flow on dry land.I will pour out my Spirit into your childrenand my blessing on your descendants.
4 Your children will grow like a tree in the grass,like poplar trees growing beside streams of water.