Let them bringforthand declareto us whatis going to takeplace;As for the former[events], declarewhatthey [were], That we may considerthem and knowtheir outcome.Orannounceto us what is coming;
Whohas declared[this] from the beginning,that we might know?Or from formertimes,that we may say,"[He is] right!"?Surelytherewas noonewho declared,Surelytherewas noonewho proclaimed,Surelytherewas noonewho heardyour words.
"Behold,the formerthingshave cometo pass,Now I declarenewthings;Beforethey springforthI proclaim[them] to you."
Whois likeMe? Let him proclaimand declareit; Yes, let him recountit to Me in order,From the time that I establishedthe ancientnation.And let them declareto them the thingsthat are comingAnd the events that are going to takeplace.
"Declareand setforth[your case]; Indeed,let them consulttogether.Whohas announcedthisfrom of old?Who has longsincedeclaredit? Is it not I, the LORD?And thereis nootherGodbesidesMe, A righteousGodand a Savior;Thereis noneexceptMe.
"Turnto Me and be saved,allthe endsof the earth;For I am God,and thereis noother.
Declaringthe endfrom the beginning,And from ancienttimesthings whichhave not been done,Saying,My purposewill be established,And I will accomplishallMy goodpleasure';
"Assemble,allof you, and listen!Whoamong them has declaredthesethings?The LORDloveshim; he will carryout His goodpleasureon Babylon,And His arm[will be against] the Chaldeans.
"I declaredthe formerthingslongagoAnd they wentforthfrom My mouth,and I proclaimedthem. SuddenlyI acted,and they cameto pass.
"From nowon I am tellingyou before[it] comesto pass,sothat whenit does occur,you may believethat I am[He].
"He will glorifyMe, for He will takeof Mineand will disclose[it] to you.
