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But now, thussays the LORD, your Creator, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel, "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are Mine!
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"When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walkthrough the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flameburn you.
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"Since* you are precious in My sight, Since you are honored and I love you, I will give other men in your place and other peoples in exchange for your life.
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"I will say to the north, 'Give them up!' And to the south, 'Do not hold them back.' Bring My sons from afar And My daughters from the ends of the earth,