⁴ Who has performed and done this,
    calling the generations from the beginning?
I, the Lord, am first
    and will be with the last.^(A)

42 Here is my servant, whom I uphold,
    my chosen, in whom my soul delights;
I have put my spirit upon him;
    he will bring forth justice to the nations.^(A)

⁸ Do not fear or be afraid;
    have I not told you from of old and declared it?
    You are my witnesses!
Is there any god besides me?
    There is no other rock; I know not one.^(A)