11. For my sake alone I will act,for how can I allow my name to be defiled?I will not share my glory with anyone else!
12. Listen to me, O Jacob,Israel, whom I summoned!I am the one;I am present at the very beginningand at the very end.
13. Yes, my hand founded the earth;my right hand spread out the sky.I summon them;they stand together.
14. All of you, gather together and listen!Who among them announced these things?The Lord’s ally will carry out his desire against Babylon;he will exert his power against the Babylonians.
15. I, I have spoken – yes, I have summoned him;I lead him and he will succeed.
16. Approach me! Listen to this!From the very first I have not spoken in secret;when it happens, I am there.”So now, the sovereign Lord has sent me, accompanied by his spirit.