6 The Lord, who rules and protects Israel,the Lord Almighty, has this to say:“I am the first, the last, the only God;there is no other god but me.
7 Could anyone else have done what I did?Who could have predicted all that would happenfrom the very beginning to the end of time?
8 Do not be afraid, my people!You know that from ancient times until nowI have predicted all that would happen,and you are my witnesses.Is there any other god?Is there some powerful god I never heard of?”
9 All those who make idols are worthless, and the gods they prize so highly are useless. Those who worship these gods are blind and ignorant — and they will be disgraced.
10 It's no good making a metal image to worship as a god!
11 Everyone who worships it will be humiliated. The people who make idols are human beings and nothing more. Let them come and stand trial — they will be terrified and will suffer disgrace.
12 The metalworker takes a piece of metal and works with it over a fire. His strong arm swings a hammer to pound the metal into shape. As he works, he gets hungry, thirsty, and tired.