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.
25. I, even I, am He who blots outyour transgressions for My own sake,and will not remember your sins.
26. Put Me in remembrance;let us plead together;state your cause, that you may be justified.
27. Your first father has sinned,and your teachers have transgressed against Me.
28. Therefore, I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary,and have given Jacob to the curse,and Israel to reproaches.