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)

⁴ Since you are precious and honored^(A) in my sight,
    and because I love^(B) you,
I will give people in exchange for you,
    nations in exchange for your life.

⁹ In all their distress he too was distressed,
    and the angel^(A) of his presence^(B) saved them.^[a]
In his love and mercy he redeemed^(C) them;
    he lifted them up and carried^(D) them
    all the days of old.^(E)