11. Did you forget about meand become unfaithfulbecause you were more afraidof someone else?Have I been silent so longthat you no longer fear me?
12. You think you're so good,but I'll point out the truth.
13. Ask your idols to save youwhen you are in trouble.Be careful though—it takes only a faint breathto blow them over.But if you come to mefor protection,this land and my holy mountainwill always belong to you.
14. The Lord says,“Clear the road!Get it ready for my people.”
15. Our holy God lives for ever in the highest heavens, and this is what he says:Though I live high above in the holy place,I am here to help thosewho are humbleand depend only on me.
16. My people, I won't stay angryand keep on accusing you.After all, I am your Creator.I don't want you to give upin complete despair.