two clauses in v. 1a that follow the words have the same significance, and underline God’s turning towards this servant. Then, in v. 1b, come the way in which the chosen servant is equipped, and the task for whose sake this is done. The task is again stated in v. 3b, the intervening lines giving the way in which he is to accomplish it. This is done in four negative clauses, which in fact say how he is not to accomplish it. He is not to perform it by making clamour when he appears (v. 2) and by destroying