⁶     they help each other
    and say to their companions, “Be strong!^(A)”
⁷ The metalworker^(B) encourages the goldsmith,^(C)
    and the one who smooths with the hammer
    spurs on the one who strikes the anvil.
One says of the welding, “It is good.”
    The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.^(D)

⁸ “But you, Israel, my servant,^(E)
    Jacob, whom I have chosen,^(F)
    you descendants of Abraham^(G) my friend,^(H)