Thus says
the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: "Will you question me
about my children, or command me concerning the work of my hands?
I made the earth, and created man upon it; it was my hands that
stretched out the heavens, and I commanded all their host.
I have aroused him in righteousness, and I will make straight all
his ways; he shall build my city and set my exiles free, not for price
or reward," says the LORD of hosts.
Thus says the LORD: "The wealth of Egypt and the merchandise of
Ethiopia, and the Sabe'ans, men of stature, shall come over to you and
be yours, they shall follow you; they shall come over in chains and bow
down to you. They will make supplication to you, saying: 'God is with
you only, and there is no other, no god besides him.'"
Truly, thou art a God who hidest thyself, O God of Israel, the
Savior.
All of them are put to shame and confounded, the makers of idols go
in confusion together.
But Israel is saved by the LORD with everlasting salvation; you
shall not be put to shame or confounded to all eternity.
