4 They will spring up like grass in a meadow,like poplar trees by flowing streams.
5 Some will say, “I belong to the Lord”;others will call themselves by the name of Jacob;still others will write on their hand, “The Lord’s,”and will take the name Israel.
6 ‘This is what the Lord says –Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty:I am the first and I am the last;apart from me there is no God.
7 Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it.Let him declare and lay out before mewhat has happened since I established my ancient people,and what is yet to come –yes, let them foretell what will come.
8 Do not tremble, do not be afraid.Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago?You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me?No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.’
9 All who make idols are nothing,and the things they treasure are worthless.Those who would speak up for them are blind;they are ignorant, to their own shame.
10 Who shapes a god and casts an idol,which can profit nothing?