1 The Lord created Jacob and formed Israel. Now, this is what the Lord says:
2 When you go through the sea, I am with you.
3 I am the Lord your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior.
4 Since you are precious to me, you are honored and I love you.
5 Do not be afraid, because I am with you.
6 I will say to the north, “Give them up,”
7 Bring everyone who is called by my name,
8 Bring the people who are blind but still have eyes,
9 All nations have gathered together, and people have assembled.
10 “You are my witnesses,” declares the Lord.
11 I alone am the Lord,
12 I have revealed it to you, I have saved you,
13 “From the ⌞first⌟ day I was the one ⌞who did this⌟.
14 This is what the Lord, your Defender, the Holy One of Israel, says:
15 I am the Lord, your Holy One,
16 The Lord makes a path through the sea
17 He leads chariots and horses, an army and reinforcements.
18 Forget what happened in the past,
19 I am going to do something new.
20 Wild animals, jackals, and ostriches will honor me.
21 I have formed these people for myself.
22 Jacob, you have not prayed to me.
23 You did not bring me sheep for your burnt offerings
24 You did not buy me any sugar cane with ⌞your⌟ money
25 I alone am the one who is going to wipe away your rebellious actions
26 Remind me ⌞of what happened⌟.
27 Your first ancestor sinned,
28 That is why I will corrupt the leaders of the holy place.