4 They will sprout up like a tree in the grass,like poplars beside channels of water.
5 One will say, ‘I belong to the Lord,’and another will use the name ‘Jacob.’One will write on his hand, ‘The Lord’s,’and use the name ‘Israel.’”
6 This is what the Lord, Israel’s king, says,their protector, the Lord who commands armies:“I am the first and I am the last,there is no God but me.
7 Who is like me? Let him make his claim!Let him announce it and explain it to me – since I established an ancient people – let them announce future events!
8 Don’t panic! Don’t be afraid!Did I not tell you beforehand and decree it?You are my witnesses! Is there any God but me?There is no other sheltering rock; I know of none.
9 All who form idols are nothing;the things in which they delight are worthless.Their witnesses cannot see;they recognize nothing, so they are put to shame.
10 Who forms a god and casts an idolthat will prove worthless?