7. They lift it to their shoulders and carry it;they set it up in its place, and there it stands.From that spot it cannot move.Even though someone cries out to it, it cannot answer;it cannot save them from their troubles.
8. ‘Remember this, keep it in mind,take it to heart, you rebels.
9. Remember the former things, those of long ago;I am God, and there is no other;I am God, and there is none like me.
10. I make known the end from the beginning,from ancient times, what is still to come.I say, “My purpose will stand,and I will do all that I please.”
11. From the east I summon a bird of prey;from a far-off land, a man to fulfil my purpose.What I have said, that I will bring about;what I have planned, that I will do.
12. Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted,you who are now far from my righteousness.
13. I am bringing my righteousness near,it is not far away;and my salvation will not be delayed.I will grant salvation to Zion,my splendour to Israel.