^{1 Ref} Listen, isles, to me; and listen, you peoples, from far: Yahweh has called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother has he made mention of my name:

^{2 Ref} and he has made my mouth like a sharp sword; in the shadow of his hand has he hid me: and he has made me a polished shaft; in his quiver has he kept me close:

^{3 Ref} and he said to me, You are my servant; Israel, in whom I will be glorified.