Old Testament

Isaiah 42:1-4
The First Servant Song[]
The Servant Is Called to Bring Justice
421Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
my chosen one in whom I delight.
I am placing my Spirit on him.
He will announce a just verdict[] for the nations.
2He will not cry out.
He will not raise his voice.
He will not make his voice heard in the street.
3A bent reed he will not break,
and a dimly burning wick he will not snuff out.
He will faithfully bring forth a just verdict.
4He will not burn out, and he will not be broken,
until he establishes justice on the earth.
The coastlands will wait for his law.[]

Footnotes

  • 42:1 Or bring forth justice
  • 42:4 Or teaching. Law here refers to the whole Word of God.