1But now thus says the LORD who created you, Jacob, and he who formed you, Israel: 2When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; 3For I am the LORD your God, 4Since you have been precious and honored in my sight, 5Do not be afraid; for I am with you. 6I will tell the north, 'Give them up!' 7everyone who is called by my name, 8Bring out the blind people who have eyes, 9Let all the nations be gathered together, 10"You are my witnesses," says the LORD, 11I myself am the LORD; 12I have declared, I have saved, and I have shown; 13Yes, since the day was I am he; 14Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel: "For your sake, I have sent to Babylon, and I will bring all of them down as fugitives, even the Chaldeans, in the ships of their rejoicing. 15I am the LORD, your Holy One, the Creator of Israel, your King." 16Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters;¶ 17who brings forth the chariot and horse, 18"Do not remember the former things, 19Behold, I will do a new thing. 20The animals of the field shall honor me, 21the people which I formed for myself, 22Yet you have not called on me, Jacob; 23You have not brought me of your sheep for burnt offerings; 24You have bought me no sweet cane with money, 25I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; 26Put me in remembrance. 27Your first father sinned, 28Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary;