¹ The Lord is my light^(A) and my salvation^(B)—
    whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold^(C) of my life—
    of whom shall I be afraid?^(D)

¹ Truly my soul finds rest^(A) in God;^(B)
    my salvation comes from him.

³ For I am the Lord your God,^(A)
    the Holy One^(B) of Israel, your Savior;^(C)
I give Egypt^(D) for your ransom,
    Cush^[a](E) and Seba^(F) in your stead.^(G)

⁶ “This is what the Lord says—
    Israel’s King^(A) and Redeemer,^(B) the Lord Almighty:
I am the first and I am the last;^(C)
    apart from me there is no God.^(D)

⁸ Do not tremble, do not be afraid.
    Did I not proclaim^(A) this and foretell it long ago?
You are my witnesses. Is there any God^(B) besides me?
    No, there is no other Rock;^(C) I know not one.”