¹But now, this is what the LORD says— ²When you pass through the waters, ³For I am the LORD your God, ⁴Because you are precious and honored in My sight, ⁵Do not be afraid, for I am with you; ⁶I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ ⁷everyone called by My name and created for My glory, ⁸Bring out a people who have eyes but are blind, ⁹All the nations gather together ¹⁰“You are My witnesses,” declares the LORD, ¹¹I, yes I, am the LORD, ¹²I alone decreed and saved and proclaimed— ¹³Even from eternity I am He,