16 This is what the Lord says,the one who made a road through the sea,a pathway through the surging waters,
17 the one who led chariots and horses to destruction,together with a mighty army.They fell down, never to rise again;they were extinguished, put out like a burning wick:
18 “Don’t remember these earlier events;don’t recall these former events.
19 “Look, I am about to do something new.Now it begins to happen! Do you not recognize it?Yes, I will make a road in the desertand paths in the wilderness.
20 The wild animals of the desert honor me,the jackals and ostriches,because I put water in the desertand streams in the wilderness,to quench the thirst of my chosen people,
21 the people whom I formed for myself,so they might praise me.”
22 “But you did not call for me, O Jacob;you did not long for me, O Israel.