Isaiah 48:9-13

9For My Name’s sake I defer My anger, for My praise I will restrain it for you— otherwise I would cut you off.

10Behold, I have refined you, though not as silver. I tested you in the furnace of affliction.

11For My own sake, for My own sake, I act. For how should I be profaned? I will not give My glory to another.

12Listen to Me, Jacob, Israel whom I called: I am He; I am the first; I am also the last.

13Surely My hand founded the earth, My right hand spread out the heavens. When I call to them, they stand together.