7 So the craftsman encouraged the goldsmith;He who smooths with the hammer inspired him who strikes the anvil,Saying, “It is ready for the soldering”;Then he fastened it with pegs,That it might not totter.
8 “But you, Israel, are My servant,Jacob whom I have chosen,The descendants of Abraham My friend.
9 You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth,And called from its farthest regions,And said to you,‘You are My servant,I have chosen you and have not cast you away:
10 Fear not, for I am with you;Be not dismayed, for I am your God.I will strengthen you,Yes, I will help you,I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
11 “Behold, all those who were incensed against youShall be ashamed and disgraced;They shall be as nothing,And those who strive with you shall perish.
12 You shall seek them and not find them—Those who contended with you.Those who war against youShall be as nothing,As a nonexistent thing.
13 For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,Saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’