Isaiah 43:1-6 ▼

1 Now this is what the LORD says — the one who created you, Jacob, and the one who formed you, Israel — “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are mine.

2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you, and the rivers will not overwhelm you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, and the flame will not burn you.

3 For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, and your Savior. I have given Egypt as a ransom for you, Cush and Seba in your place.

4 Because you are precious in my sight and honored, and I love you, I will give people in exchange for you and nations instead of your life.

5 Do not fear, for I am with you; I will bring your descendants from the east, and gather you from the west.

6 I will say to the north, ‘Give them up! ’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back! ’ Bring my sons from far away, and my daughters from the ends of the earth —