Isaiah 48:9-13

9For my name’s sake will I defer mine anger, and for my praise will I refrain for thee, that I cut thee not off.

10Behold, I have refined thee, but not as silver; I have chosen thee in the furnace of affliction.

11For mine own sake, for mine own sake, will I do it; for how should my name be profaned? and my glory will I not give to another.

12Hearken unto me, O Jacob, and Israel my called: I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.

13Yea, mine hand hath laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand hath spread out the heavens: when I call unto them, they stand up together.