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Israel, A Light to the Nations

49 (A)Listen to me, distant nations,
    you people who live far away!
Before I was born, the Lord chose me
    and appointed me to be his servant.
(B)He made my words as sharp as a sword.
    With his own hand he protected me.[a]
He made me like an arrow,
    sharp and ready for use.
He said to me, “Israel, you are my servant;
    because of you, people will praise me.”

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 49:2 With his own hand … me; or He kept me hidden in his hand.

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