Fear not [there is nothing to fear], for I am with you; do not look around you in terror and be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen and harden you to difficulties, yes, I will help you; yes, I will hold you up and retain you with My [victorious] right hand ofrightness and justice. . . . For I the Lord your God hold your right hand; I am the Lord, Who says to you. Fear not; I will help you!
—ISAIAH 41:10,13