Isaiah 46:5-13

5To whom can you compare and liken me? Tell me whom you think I resemble, so we can be compared!

6Those who empty out gold from a purse and weigh out silver on the scale hire a metalsmith, who makes it into a god. They then bow down and worship it.

7They put it on their shoulder and carry it; they put it in its place and it just stands there; it does not move from its place. Even when someone cries out to it, it does not reply; it does not deliver him from his distress.

8Remember this, so you can be brave! Think about it, you rebels!

9Remember what I accomplished in antiquity! Truly I am God, I have no peer; I am God, and there is none like me,

10who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, ‘My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,’

11who summons an eagle from the east, from a distant land, one who carries out my plan. Yes, I have decreed, yes, I will bring it to pass; I have formulated a plan, yes, I will carry it out.

12Listen to me, you stubborn people, you who distance yourself from doing what is right.

13I am bringing my deliverance near, it is not far away; I am bringing my salvation near, it does not wait. I will save Zion; I will adorn Israel with my splendor.”