² This is what the Lord says, who made you,
    who formed you in ·your mother’s body [^Lthe womb],
    who will help you:
“·People of Jacob, my servants [^LJacob, my servant], don’t be afraid.
    ·Israel [^LJeshurun; ^Cthe location of the Temple; Deut. 32:15; 33:5, 26], I chose you.