Isaiah 49:1-3

New Catholic Bible

¹ Listen to me, O coastlands.
    Pay attention, you distant peoples.
The Lord called me before I was born;
    while I was still in my mother’s womb
    he gave me my name.
² He made my tongue like a sharp sword
    and hid me in the shadow of his hand.
He formed me into a polished arrow,
    and he concealed me in his quiver.
³ He said to me, “You are my servant,
    Israel, through whom I will manifest my glory.”