1. Listen to this, house of Jacob,who are known by the name of Israel,descendants of Judah,who swear by the Lord’s nameand invoke Israel’s God dishonestly and unrighteously.
2. They are known as residents of the holy city,those who depend upon the God of Israel—the Lord of heavenly forces is his name.
3. Past things I announced long ago;from my mouth I proclaimed them.I acted suddenly, and they came about.
4. Because I know that you are stubborn,your neck is made of iron,and your forehead is bronze.
5. I informed you long ago;before they came about I proclaimed them to youso you wouldn’t say, "My idol did them;my wood statue and metal god commanded them."
6. You’ve heard and seen all this—won’t you admit it?From now on I’ll tell you new things,guarded secrets that you don’t know.
7. They are created now, not long ago;before today you hadn’t heard of them,so you won’t say, "I already knew them."
8. You haven’t heard, nor have you known;as in ages past your ears are closed,because I knew what a traitor you were;you were known as a rebel from birth.
9. For the sake of my reputation I control my anger;for your sake I restrain my powerful radianceso as to not destroy you.