Isaiah 43:4–9

4 Since you are precious and honoredm in my sight,

and because I loven you,

I will give people in exchange for you,

nations in exchange for your life.

5 Do not be afraid,o for I am with you;p

I will bring your childrenq from the east

and gatherr you from the west.s

6 I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’

and to the south,t ‘Do not hold them back.’

Bring my sons from afar

and my daughtersu from the ends of the earthv—

7 everyone who is called by my name,w

whom I createdx for my glory,y

whom I formed and made.z”

8 Lead out those who have eyes but are blind,a

who have ears but are deaf.b

9 All the nations gather togetherc

and the peoples assemble.

Which of their gods foretoldd this

and proclaimed to us the former things?

Let them bring in their witnesses to prove they were right,

so that others may hear and say, “It is true.”