Isaiah 43:1-6 ▼

1 But now this is what the LORD says, the one who created you, Jacob, the one who formed you, Israel: |Do not be afraid, because I've redeemed you. I've called you by name; you are mine.

2 When you pass through the waters, I'll be with you; and through the rivers, they won't sweep over you. when you walk through fire you won't be scorched, and the flame won't set you ablaze.

3 |I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Redeemer. And I've given Egypt as your ransom, Cush and the people of Seba in exchange for you.

4 Since you're precious in my sight and honored, and because I love you, I'm giving up people in your place, and nations in exchange for your life.|

5 |Don't be afraid, for I am with you; I'll bring your children from the east, and gather you from the west.

6 I'll say to the north, 'Give them up'! and to the south, 'Don't keep them back!' Bring my sons from far away and my daughters from the ends of the earth—