Isaiah 48:12-16

Israel Freed 12“Listen to me, Jacob, Israel, whom I have called: I am he; I am the first and I am the last.

13My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all stand up together.

14“Come together, all of you, and listen: Which of the idols has foretold these things? The LORD ’s chosen ally will carry out his purpose against Babylon; his arm will be against the Babylonians. Or Chaldeans; also in verse 20

15I, even I, have spoken; yes, I have called him. I will bring him, and he will succeed in his mission.

16“Come near me and listen to this: “From the first announcement I have not spoken in secret; at the time it happens, I am there.” And now the Sovereign LORD has sent me, endowed with his Spirit.