5. To whom can you compare and liken me?Tell me whom you think I resemble, so we can be compared!
6. Those who empty out gold from a purseand weigh out silver on the scalehire a metalsmith, who makes it into a god.They then bow down and worship it.
7. They put it on their shoulder and carry it;they put it in its place and it just stands there;it does not move from its place.Even when someone cries out to it, it does not reply;it does not deliver him from his distress.
8. Remember this, so you can be brave!Think about it, you rebels!
9. Remember what I accomplished in antiquity!Truly I am God, I have no peer;I am God, and there is none like me,
10. who announces the end from the beginningand reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred,who says, ‘My plan will be realized,I will accomplish what I desire,’
11. who summons an eagle from the east,from a distant land, one who carries out my plan.Yes, I have decreed, yes, I will bring it to pass;I have formulated a plan,yes, I will carry it out.
12. Listen to me, you stubborn people,you who distance yourself from doing what is right.
13. I am bringing my deliverance near, it is not far away;I am bringing my salvation near, it does not wait.I will save Zion;I will adorn Israel with my splendor.”