16. Thus says the Lord,who makes a way in the seaand a path in the mighty waters,
17. who brings forth the chariot and horse,the army and the mighty men(they shall lie down together, they shall not rise;they are extinguished, they are quenched like a wick):
18. Do not remember the former thingsnor consider the things of old.
19. See, I will do a new thing,now it shall spring forth; shall you not be aware of it?I will even make a way in the wilderness,and rivers in the desert.
20. The beast of the field shall honor Me,the jackals and the owls,because I give waters in the wilderness,and rivers in the desert,to give drink to My people, My chosen ones.
21. This people I have formed for Myself;they shall declare My praise.
22. But you have not called upon Me, O Jacob;but you have been weary of Me, O Israel.
23. You have not brought Me the sheep for your burnt offerings,nor have you honored Me with your sacrifices.I have not burdened you with offerings,nor wearied you with incense.
24. You have bought Me no sweet cane with money,nor have you filled Me with the fat of your sacrifices;but you have made Me burdened with your sins;you have wearied Me with your iniquities.