⁶ “I am the Lord. I have called you
for a righteous purpose,^[a](A)
and I will hold you by your hand.^(B)
I will watch over you, and I will appoint you
to be a covenant for the people^(C)
and a light to the nations,^(D)

⁴ Pay attention to me, my people,
and listen to me, my nation;
for instruction will come from me,
and my justice for a light to the nations.^(A)
I will bring it about quickly.

³² a light for revelation to the Gentiles^[a](A)
and glory to your people Israel.^(B)

I have made you
a light for the Gentiles
to bring salvation
to the ends of the earth.”^[a](A)