17 He led a mighty army to destruction,an army of chariots and horses.Down they fell, never to rise,snuffed out like the flame of a lamp!
18 But the Lord says,“Do not cling to events of the pastor dwell on what happened long ago.
19 Watch for the new thing I am going to do.It is happening already — you can see it now!I will make a road through the wildernessand give you streams of water there.
20 Even the wild animals will honour me;jackals and ostriches will praise mewhen I make rivers flow in the desertto give water to my chosen people.
21 They are the people I made for myself,and they will sing my praises!”
22 The Lord says,“But you were tired of me, Israel;you did not worship me.
23 You did not bring me your burnt offerings of sheep;you did not honour me with your sacrifices.I did not burden you by demanding offeringsor wear you out by asking for incense.