Isaiah 48:7-10 New American Standard Bible (NASB)

7. "They are created now and not long ago; And before today you have not heard them, So that you will not say, 'Behold, I knew them.'

8. "You have not heard, you have not known. Even from long ago your ear has not been open, Because I knew that you would deal very treacherously; And you have been called a rebel from birth.

9. "For the sake of My name I delay My wrath, And for My praise I restrain it for you, In order not to cut you off.

10. "Behold, I have refined you, but not as silver; I have tested you in the furnace of affliction.

Isaiah 48