7. They are created now, not long ago. Before today you had not heard them. So you will not say, ‘Sure, I knew them.’
8. You have not heard; you never knew; even from long ago your ear has not been open. For I knew that you are treacherous, and from birth were called a rebel.
9. For My Name’s sake I defer My anger, for My praise I will restrain it for you— otherwise I would cut you off.
10. Behold, I have refined you, though not as silver. I tested you in the furnace of affliction.
11. For My own sake, for My own sake, I act. For how should I be profaned? I will not give My glory to another.
12. Listen to Me, Jacob, Israel whom I called: I am He; I am the first; I am also the last.
13. Surely My hand founded the earth, My right hand spread out the heavens. When I call to them, they stand together.
14. Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among them foretold these things? Adonai loves him. He will do His will against Babylon— His arm against the Chaldeans.