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    He will not grow weak or lose hope.
He will not give up until he brings justice to the earth.
    The islands will put their hope in his teaching.”

God created the heavens and stretches them out.
    The Lord spreads out the earth with everything that grows on it.
    He gives breath to its people.
He gives life to those who walk on it.
    He says to his servant,
“I, the Lord, have chosen you to do what is right.
    I will take hold of your hand.
I will keep you safe.
    You will put into effect my covenant with the people of Israel.
    And you will be a light for the Gentiles.

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    he will not falter or be discouraged
till he establishes justice(A) on earth.
    In his teaching(B) the islands(C) will put their hope.”(D)

This is what God the Lord says—
the Creator of the heavens,(E) who stretches them out,
    who spreads out the earth(F) with all that springs from it,(G)
    who gives breath(H) to its people,
    and life to those who walk on it:
“I, the Lord, have called(I) you in righteousness;(J)
    I will take hold of your hand.(K)
I will keep(L) you and will make you
    to be a covenant(M) for the people
    and a light(N) for the Gentiles,(O)

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