2 Look unto Abraham your father, and unto Sarah that bare you; for I called him, being one, and blessed him, and increased him.

3 For the Lord hath comforted Zion; he hath comforted all her waste places; and he hath made her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord; joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving and the voice of song.

4 Listen unto me, my people; and give ear unto me, O my nation; for a law shall go forth from me, and I will settle my judgment for a light of the peoples.

5 My righteousness is near; my salvation is gone forth, and mine arms shall, judge the peoples; the isles shall wait for me, and on mine arm shall they trust.

6 Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath; for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wear out like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die as in like manner; but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be dismayed.

7 Hearken unto me, ye that know righteousness, ’a people in whose heart is my law; fear ye not the reproach of (weak) men, and be ye not dismayed at their revilings.