14. Israel's holy God, the Lord who saves you, says,“To save you, I will send an army against Babylon;I will break down the city gates,and the shouts of her people will turn into crying.
15. I am the Lord, your holy God.I created you, Israel, and I am your king.”
16. Long ago the Lord made a road through the sea,a path through the swirling waters.
17. He led a mighty army to destruction,an army of chariots and horses.Down they fell, never to rise,snuffed out like the flame of a lamp!
18. But the Lord says,“Do not cling to events of the pastor dwell on what happened long ago.
19. Watch for the new thing I am going to do.It is happening already — you can see it now!I will make a road through the wildernessand give you streams of water there.
20. Even the wild animals will honour me;jackals and ostriches will praise mewhen I make rivers flow in the desertto give water to my chosen people.
21. They are the people I made for myself,and they will sing my praises!”
22. The Lord says,“But you were tired of me, Israel;you did not worship me.
23. You did not bring me your burnt offerings of sheep;you did not honour me with your sacrifices.I did not burden you by demanding offeringsor wear you out by asking for incense.