“Thus saith the Lord, the Redeemer of Israel, and his Holy One, to him whom man despiseth, to him whom the nation abhorreth, to a servant of rulers, Kings shall see and arise, princes also shall worship, because of the Lord that is faithful, and the Holy One of Israel, and he shall choose thee.”
The promise to the despised servant—'Thus says Yahweh, the Redeemer of Israel and its Holy One, to one deeply despised, abhorred by the nations, the slave of rulers: "Kings shall see and stand up, princes, and they shall prostrate themselves"'—affirms that despite current contempt, the servant will receive universal honor. The description of the servant as despised, abhorred, and enslaved captures Israel's exile condition. The vision of kings and princes bowing suggests future vindication and reversal. This verse promises that the lowest will be exalted.
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