7. They are created now, not long ago. Before today you had not heard them. So you will not say, ‘Sure, I knew them.’
8. You have not heard; you never knew; even from long ago your ear has not been open. For I knew that you are treacherous, and from birth were called a rebel.
9. For My Name’s sake I defer My anger, for My praise I will restrain it for you— otherwise I would cut you off.
10. Behold, I have refined you, though not as silver. I tested you in the furnace of affliction.
11. For My own sake, for My own sake, I act. For how should I be profaned? I will not give My glory to another.
12. Listen to Me, Jacob, Israel whom I called: I am He; I am the first; I am also the last.
13. Surely My hand founded the earth, My right hand spread out the heavens. When I call to them, they stand together.