Isaiah 44:1-8 ▼

1 But now listen, my servant Jacob, Israel, whom I have chosen.

2 The LORD made you, formed you in the womb, and will help you. This is what the LORD says: Don't be afraid, my servant Jacob, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.

3 I will pour water on thirsty ground and rain on dry land. I will pour my Spirit on your offspring and my blessing on your descendants.

4 They will spring up with the grass as poplars spring up by streams.

5 One person will say, |I belong to the LORD.| Another will call on the name of Jacob. Another will write on his hand, |The LORD's,| and he will adopt the name of Israel.

6 The LORD is Israel's king and defender. He is the LORD of Armies. This is what the LORD says: I am the first and the last, and there is no God except me.

7 If there is anyone like me, let him say so. Let him tell me what happened when I established my people long ago. Then let him predict what will happen to them.

8 Don't be terrified or afraid. Didn't I make this known to you long ago? You are my witnesses. Is there any God except me? There is no [other] rock; I know of none.