¹⁵ I, even I, have spoken;
    yes, I have called^(A) him.
I will bring him,
    and he will succeed^(B) in his mission.

45 “This is what the Lord says to his anointed,^(A)
    to Cyrus,^(B) whose right hand I take hold^(C) of
to subdue nations^(D) before him
    and to strip kings of their armor,
to open doors before him
    so that gates will not be shut:
² I will go before you^(E)
    and will level^(F) the mountains^[a];
I will break down gates^(G) of bronze
    and cut through bars of iron.^(H)

⁴ In your majesty ride forth victoriously^(A)
    in the cause of truth, humility and justice;^(B)
    let your right hand^(C) achieve awesome deeds.^(D)