14 The Lord says,“The things made in Egypt and Cushand the tall people of Sebawill come to you.They will become yours.The Sabeans will walk behind you.They will come along in chains.They will bow down before you.They will pray to you, saying,‘God is with you.And there is no other God.’”
15 You are a God that people cannot see.You are the God and Savior of Israel.
16 All the people who make idols will be put to great shame.They will go off together in disgrace.
17 But Israel will be saved by the Lord.That salvation will continue forever.Never again will Israel be put to shame.
18 The Lord created the heavens.He is the Godwho formed the earth.He made the earth.But he did not want it to be empty.He wanted life to be on the earth.This is what the Lord says:“I am the Lord. There is no other God.
19 I did not speak in secret.I did not hide my words somewhere in a dark place.I did not tell the family of Jacobto look for me in empty places.I am the Lord, and I speak the truth.I say what is right.
20 “You people have escaped from other nations.So gather together and come before me.Come near together.People who carry idols of wood don’t know what they are doing.They pray to a god who cannot save them.