6 You heard what I said,and you have seen it happen.Now admit it's true!I will show you secretsyou have never known.
7 Today I am doing something new,something you cannot sayyou have heard before.
8 You have never been willingto listen to what I say;from the moment of your birth,I knew you would rebel.
9 I, the Lord, am true to myself;I will be praised for not punishingand destroying you.
10 I tested you in hard timesjust as silver is refinedin a heated furnace.
11 I did this because of who I am.I refuse to be dishonoredor share my praisewith any other god.
12 Israel, my chosen people,listen to me.I alone am the Lord,the first and the last.