18. The Lord alone is God!He created the heavensand made a worldwhere people can live,instead of creatingan empty desert.The Lord alone is God;there are no others.
19. The Lord did not speakin a dark secret placeor command Jacob's descendantsto search for him in vain.The Lord speaks the truth,and this is what he says
20. to every survivorfrom every nation:“Gather around me!Learn how senseless it isto worship wooden idolsor pray to helpless gods.
21. “Why don't you get togetherand meet me in court?Didn't I tell you long agowhat would happen?I am the only God!There are no others.I bring about justice,and have the power to save.
22. “I invite the whole worldto turn to me and be saved.I alone am God!No others are real.
23. I have made a solemn promise,one that won't be broken:everyone will bow downand worship me.
24. They will admit that I alonecan bring about justice.Everyone who is angry with mewill be terribly ashamedand will turn to me.
25. I, the Lord, will givevictory and great honourto the people of Israel.”