1. ‘But now listen, Jacob, my servant,Israel, whom I have chosen.
2. This is what the Lord says –he who made you, who formed you in the womb,and who will help you:do not be afraid, Jacob, my servant,Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.
3. For I will pour water on the thirsty land,and streams on the dry ground;I will pour out my Spirit on your offspring,and my blessing on your descendants.
4. They will spring up like grass in a meadow,like poplar trees by flowing streams.
5. Some will say, “I belong to the Lord”;others will call themselves by the name of Jacob;still others will write on their hand, “The Lord’s,”and will take the name Israel.
6. ‘This is what the Lord says –Israel’s King and Redeemer, the Lord Almighty:I am the first and I am the last;apart from me there is no God.
7. Who then is like me? Let him proclaim it.Let him declare and lay out before mewhat has happened since I established my ancient people,and what is yet to come –yes, let them foretell what will come.
8. Do not tremble, do not be afraid.Did I not proclaim this and foretell it long ago?You are my witnesses. Is there any God besides me?No, there is no other Rock; I know not one.’
9. All who make idols are nothing,and the things they treasure are worthless.Those who would speak up for them are blind;they are ignorant, to their own shame.
10. Who shapes a god and casts an idol,which can profit nothing?
11. People who do that will be put to shame;such craftsmen are only human beings.Let them all come together and take their stand;they will be brought down to terror and shame.