Isaiah 42:6

Isaiah 42:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6“I, the Lord, have called you in righteousness;

I will take hold of your hand.

I will keep you and will make you

to be a covenant for the people

and a light for the Gentiles,

6“I am the Lord, I have called You in righteousness,

I will also hold You by the hand and watch over You,

And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people,

As a light to the nations,

6“I am the Lord, I have called You in righteousness,

I will also hold You by the hand and watch over You,

And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people,

As a light to the nations,

6“I am the Lord, I have called You (the Messiah) in righteousness [for a righteous purpose],

I will also take You by the hand and keep watch over You,

And I will appoint You as a covenant to the people [Israel],

As a light to the nations (Gentiles),

6“I, the Lord, have called you

for a righteous purpose,

and I will take hold of your hand.

I will keep you and appoint you

to be a covenant for the people

and a light to the nations,

6“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.