16. I am the one who cut a paththrough the mighty ocean.
17. I sent an army to chase youwith chariots and horses;now they lie dead,unable to move.They are like an oil lampwith the flame snuffed out.
18. Forget what happened long ago!Don't think about the past.
19. I am creating something new.There it is! Do you see it?I have put roads in deserts,streams in thirsty lands.
20. Every wild animal honours me,even jackals and owls.I provide water in deserts—streams in thirsty landsfor my chosen people.
21. I made them my own nation,so they would praise me.