7. They lift it to their shoulders and carry it;they put it in place, and there it stands,unable to move from where it is.If anyone prays to it, it cannot answeror save him from disaster.
8. “Remember this, you sinners;consider what I have done.
9. Remember what happened long ago;acknowledge that I alone am Godand that there is no one else like me.
10. From the beginning I predicted the outcome;long ago I foretold what would happen.I said that my plans would never fail,that I would do everything I intended to do.
11. I am calling a man to come from the east;he will swoop down like a hawkand accomplish what I have planned.I have spoken, and it will be done.
12. “Listen to me, you stubborn peoplewho think that victory is far away.
13. I am bringing the day of victory near —it is not far away at all.My triumph will not be delayed.I will save Jerusalemand bring honour to Israel there.”