3. You survivors in Israel,listen to me, the Lord.Since the day you were born,I have carried you along.
4. I will still be the samewhen you are old and grey,and I will take care of you.I created you. I will carry youand always keep you safe.
5. Can anyone compare with me?Is anyone my equal?
6. Some people hire a goldsmithand give silver and goldto be formed into an idolfor them to worship.
7. They carry the idolon their shoulders,then put it on a stand,but it cannot move.They call out to the idolwhen they are in trouble,but it doesn't answer,and it cannot help.
8. Now keep this in mind,you sinful people.And don't ever forget it.
9. I alone am God!There are no other gods;no one is like me.Think about what happenedmany years ago.
10. From the very beginning,I told what would happenlong before it took place.I kept my word