18. “Do not remember former things, nor consider things of the past.
19. Here I am, doing a new thing; Now it is springing up— do you not know about it? I will surely make a way in the desert, rivers in the wasteland.
20. The field animals honor Me —the jackals and the ostriches— because I give waters in the desert, rivers in the wilderness, to give drink to My chosen people,
21. the people I formed for Myself, so they might declare My praise.
22. Yet you have not called on Me, Jacob, for you have been weary of Me, Israel.
23. You have not brought Me sheep for your burnt offerings; nor have you honored Me with your sacrifices. I did not compel you to serve offerings nor wearied you with incense.