Isaiah 52:12-14

New International Reader's Version

¹² But this time you won’t have to leave in a hurry.
    You won’t have to rush away.
The Lord will go ahead of you and lead you.
    The God of Israel will follow behind you and guard you.

¹³ The Lord says, “My servant will act wisely and accomplish his task.
    He will be highly honored. He will be greatly respected.
¹⁴ Many people were shocked when they saw him.
    He was so scarred that he no longer looked like a person.
    His body was so twisted that he did not look like a human being anymore.