Isaiah 43

Israel’s Only Savior 43 But now, this is what the Lord says—     he who created you, Jacob,     he who formed you, Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you;     I have summoned you by name; you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters,     I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers,     they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire,     you will not be burned;     the flames will not set you ablaze. 3 For I am the Lord your God,     the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom,     Cush[a] and Seba in your stead. 4 Since you are precious and honored in my sight,     and because I love you, I will give people in exchange for you,     nations in exchange for your life. 5 Do not be afraid, for I am with you; 8 Lead out those who have eyes but are blind,     who have ears but are deaf. 9 All the nations gather together     and the peoples assemble. Which of their gods foretold this     and proclaimed to us the former things? Let them bring in their witnesses to prove they were right,     so that others may hear and say, “It is true.” 10 “You are my witnesses, ” declares the Lord,     “and my servant whom I have chosen, so that you may know and believe me     and understand that I am he. Before me no god was formed,     nor will there be one after me. 11 I, even I, am the Lord,     and apart from me there is no savior. 12 I have revealed and saved and proclaimed—     I, and not some foreign god among you. You are my witnesses, ” declares the Lord, “that I am God. 13     Yes, and from ancient days I am he. No one can deliver out of my hand.     When I act, who can reverse it?”