12 For ye shall not go out with haste, nor go by flight: for the Lord will go before you; and the God of Israel will be your reward.

13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high.

14 As many were astonied at thee; his visage was so marred more than any man, and his form more than the sons of men:

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12 But you will not leave in haste(A)
    or go in flight;
for the Lord will go before you,(B)
    the God of Israel will be your rear guard.(C)

The Suffering and Glory of the Servant

13 See, my servant(D) will act wisely[a];
    he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.(E)
14 Just as there were many who were appalled(F) at him[b]
    his appearance was so disfigured(G) beyond that of any human being
    and his form marred beyond human likeness(H)

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 52:13 Or will prosper
  2. Isaiah 52:14 Hebrew you