songs in Isaiah describing that servant. The first of them is found in Isaiah 42:1–6, verse three of which reads: A bruised reed he will not break, and a dimly burning wick he will not quench; he will faithfully bring forth justice. Justice, as understood by this special servant of God, is neither “retributive justice” (you harm me and I will see that you are harmed) nor is it “equal application of law” (I pay my taxes and so must you), but here justice means compassion for the weak and exhausted.