7 They lift it upon a shoulder and carry it. They set in its place and there it stands. It does not budge from its place. Even if one cry to it, it cannot answer, nor save anyone from his trouble.”
8 “Remember this, and be assured. Recall it to mind, you transgressors.
9 Remember the former things of old: For I am God—there is no other. I am God, and there is none like Me—
10 declaring the end from the beginning, from ancient time, what is yet to come, saying, “My purpose will stand, and I will accomplish all that I please.”
11 From the east I am calling a bird of prey, a man for My purpose from a far country. Truly I have spoken; I will bring it to pass; I have planned it; surely I will do it.
12 Listen to Me, you stubborn-hearted, who are far from righteousness:
13 I bring My justice near, it is not far off. So My salvation will not delay. I put salvation in Zion, My glory in Israel.”