⁴ what is mankind that you are mindful of them,
    human beings that you care for them?^[a](A)

⁶ But I am a worm^(A) and not a man,
    scorned by everyone,^(B) despised^(C) by the people.

¹⁴ Do not be afraid,^(A) you worm^(B) Jacob,
    little Israel, do not fear,
for I myself will help^(C) you,” declares the Lord,
    your Redeemer,^(D) the Holy One^(E) of Israel.