Matthew 12:18-21

Contemporary English Version

^18 (A) “Here is my chosen servant!
I love him,
    and he pleases me.
I will give him my Spirit,
and he will bring justice
    to the nations.
¹⁹ He won't shout or yell
    or call out in the streets.
²⁰ He won't break off a bent reed
    or put out a dying flame,
but he will make sure
    that justice is done.
²¹ All nations will place
    their hope in him.”