Isaiah 46:1-13, NIV
Map stones: no comparison to God; there is none other. Listen to me, O house of Jacob…vs 3. I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do that I please (vs 10, NIV);..what I have said, that I will bring about, what I have planned, that I will do vs 11. Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted, you are far from righteousness (vs 12, NIV).
Isaiah 46:1-13, GNB
[1]“This is the end for Babylon’s gods! Bel and Nebo once were worshipped, but now they are loaded on donkeys, a burden for the backs of tired animals.
[2]The idols cannot save themselves; they are captured and carried away. This is the end for Babylon’s gods!
[3]“Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, all who are left of my people. I have cared for you from the time you were born.
[4]I am your God and will take care of you until you are old and your hair is grey. I made you and will care for you; I will give you help and rescue you.
[5]“With whom will you compare me?” says the Lord. “Is there anyone else like me?
[6]People open their purses and pour out gold; they weigh out silver on the scales. They hire a goldsmith to make a god; then they bow down and worship it!
[7]They lift it to their shoulders and carry it; they put it in place, and there it stands, unable to move from where it is. If anyone prays to it, it cannot answer or save him from disaster.
[8]“Remember this, you sinners; consider what I have done.
[9]Remember what happened long ago; acknowledge that I alone am God and that there is no one else like me.
[10]From the beginning I predicted the outcome; long ago I foretold what would happen. I said that my plans would never fail, that I would do everything I intended to do.
[11]I am calling a man to come from the east; he will swoop down like a hawk and accomplish what I have planned. I have spoken, and it will be done.
[12]“Listen to me, you stubborn people who think that victory is far away.
[13]I am bringing the day of victory near — it is not far away at all. My triumph will not be delayed. I will save Jerusalem and bring honour to Israel there.”