7. I form the light, and create the darkness,I make weal and create woe;I, the Lord, do all these things.
8. Let justice descend, you heavens, like dew from above,like gentle rain let the clouds drop it down.Let the earth open and salvation bud forth;let righteousness spring up with them!I, the Lord, have created this.
9. Woe to anyone who contends with their Maker;a potsherd among potsherds of the earth!Shall the clay say to the potter, “What are you doing?”or, “What you are making has no handles”?
10. Woe to anyone who asks a father, “What are you begetting?”or a woman, “What are you giving birth to?”
11. Thus says the Lord,the Holy One of Israel, his maker:Do you question me about my children,tell me how to treat the work of my hands?
12. It was I who made the earthand created the people upon it;It was my hands that stretched out the heavens;I gave the order to all their host.
13. It was I who stirred him up for justice;all his ways I make level.He shall rebuild my cityand let my exiles go freeWithout price or payment,says the Lord of hosts.