이사야 43

1But now this is what Yahweh says, he who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: 2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overwhelm you. 3For I am Yahweh your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior. 4Since you are precious and special in my sight, I love you; 5Do not be afraid, for I am with you; 6I will say to the north, 'Hand them over;' and to the south, 'Do not hold any back;' 7everyone who is called by my name, whom I have created for my glory, whom I have formed, yes, whom I have made. 8Bring out the people who are blind, even though they have eyes, and the deaf, even though they have ears. 9All the nations gather together, and the peoples assemble. 10You are my witnesses,” declares Yahweh, “and my servant whom I have chosen, 11I, I am Yahweh, and there is no savior but me. 12I have declared, saved, and proclaimed, and there is no other god among you. 13From this day on I am he, 14This is what Yahweh says, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: 15I am Yahweh, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King.” 16This is what Yahweh says (who opened a way through the sea and a path in the mighty waters, 17who led out the chariot and horse, the army and the mighty host. They fell down together; 18“Do not think about these former things, nor consider the things of long ago. 19Look, I am about to do a new thing; now it begins to happen; do you not perceive it? 20The wild animals of the field will honor me, the jackals and the ostriches, 21this people whom I formed for myself, 22But you have not called on me, Jacob; you have become tired of me, Israel. 23You have not brought me any of your sheep as burnt offerings, 24You have bought me no sweet-smelling cane with money, neither have you poured out to me the fat of your sacrifices; 25I, yes, I, am he who blots out your offenses for my own sake; and I will not call to mind your sins any longer. 26Remind me of what happened. Let us debate together; present your cause, that you may be proved innocent. 27Your first father sinned, and your leaders have transgressed against me.