Isaiah 43:2
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned, and flame will not scorch you.
American Standard Version (ASV)
When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned, neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
ComfortStrength AnxiousGrieving
What this verse means
The promise is not escape from deep waters, but company through them.
A short prayer
Lord, the waters feel deep. Go through them with me, and keep them from sweeping me away.
Read in context — Isaiah 43
1But now thus saith the Lord that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine.
2When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.
3For I am the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee.
4Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life.
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“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”Philippians 4:13
“Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord.”Psalms 27:14
“My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.”Psalms 73:26
“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”Romans 8:28