[43:1] Israel, the Lord who created you says, “Do not be afraid—I will save you. I have called you by name—you are mine.
[43:2] When you pass through deep waters, I will be with you; your troubles will not overwhelm you. When you pass through fire, you will not be burned; the hard trials that come will not hurt you.
[43:3] For I am the Lord your God, the holy God of Israel, who saves you. I will give up Egypt to set you free; I will give up Ethiopia and Seba.
[43:4] I will give up whole nations to save your life, because you are precious to me and because I love you and give you honor.
[43:5] Do not be afraid—I am with you! “From the distant east and the farthest west I will bring your people home.
[43:6] I will tell the north to let them go and the south not to hold them back. Let my people return from distant lands, from every part of the world.
[43:7] They are my own people, and I created them to bring me glory.”