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.
14. Thus says the Lord:The earnings of Egypt, the gain of Ethiopia,and the Sabeans, tall of stature,Shall come over to you and belong to you;they shall follow you, coming in chains.Before you they shall bow down,saying in prayer:“With you alone is God; and there is none other,no other god!