1
But now hear, O Jacob my servant,
Israel whom I have chosen!
2
Thus says the
who formed you in the womb and will help you:
Do not fear, O Jacob my servant,
Jeshurun whom I have chosen.
3
For I will pour water on the thirsty land,
and streams on the dry ground;
I will pour my spirit upon your descendants,
and my blessing on your offspring.
4
They shall spring up like a green tamarisk,
like willows by flowing streams.
5
This one will say, "I am the
another will be called by the name of Jacob,
yet another will write on the hand, "The
and adopt the name of Israel.