8. Remember this, and take courage.Recall your rebellious acts.
9. Remember the first events,because I am God, and there is no other.I am God, and there’s no one like me.
10. From the beginning I revealed the end.From long ago I told you things that had not yet happened, saying,“My plan will stand, and I’ll do everything I intended to do.”
11. I will call a bird of prey from the east.I will call someone for my plan from a faraway land.I have spoken, and I will bring it about.I have planned it, and I will do it.
12. Listen to me, you stubborn people who are far from being righteous.
13. I’ll bring my righteousness near; it isn’t far away.My salvation will not be delayed.I’ll provide salvation for Zionand bring my glory to Israel.