1 "Family of Jacob, listen to me. You are my servants. People of Israel, I have chosen you.
2 I made you. I formed you when you were born as a nation. I will help you. So listen to what I am saying. Family of Jacob, do not be afraid. You are my servants. People of Israel, I have chosen you.
3 I will pour water out on the thirsty land. I will make streams flow on the dry ground. I will pour out my Spirit on your children. I will pour out my blessing on their children after them.
4 They will spring up like grass in a meadow. They will grow like poplar trees near flowing streams.