3 For I will pour water on the thirsty land,and streams on the dry ground;I will pour my Spirit upon your offspring,and my blessing on your descendants.
4 They shall spring up among the grass like willows by flowing streams.
5 This one will say, ‘I am the Lord’s,’another will call on the name of Jacob,and another will write on his hand, ‘The Lord’s,’and name himself by the name of Israel.”
6 Thus says the Lord, the King of Israeland his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts: “I am the first and I am the last;besides me there is no god.
7 Who is like me? Let him proclaim it.Let him declare and set it before me,since I appointed an ancient people.Let them declare what is to come, and what will happen.
8 Fear not, nor be afraid;have I not told you from of old and declared it? And you are my witnesses! Is there a God besides me?There is no Rock; I know not any.”
9 All who fashion idols are nothing, and the things they delight in do not profit. Their witnesses neither see nor know, that they may be put to shame.