Isaiah 42:1–9

The ’s Servant

42^*The Lord says,

“Here is my servant, whom I strengthen—

the one I have chosen, with whom I am pleased.

I have filled him with my Spirit,

and he will bring justice to every nation.

^2*He will not shout or raise his voice

or make loud speeches in the streets.

^3*He will not break off a bent reed

or put out a flickering lamp.

He will bring lasting justice to all.

^4*He will not lose hope or courage;

he will establish justice on the earth.

Distant lands eagerly wait for his teaching.”

^5*God created the heavens and stretched them out;

he fashioned the earth and all that lives there;

he gave life and breath to all its people.

And now the Lord God says to his servant,

^6*“I, the Lord, have called you and given you power

to see that justice is done on earth.

Through you I will make a covenant with all peoples;

through you I will bring light to the nations.

⁷You will open the eyes of the blind

and set free those who sit in dark prisons.

⁸“I alone am the Lord your God.

No other god may share my glory;

I will not let idols share my praise.

⁹The things I predicted have now come true.

Now I will tell you of new things

even before they begin to happen.”