Isaiah 41:7-9

Living Bible

^6-7 The craftsmen encourage each other as they rush to make new idols to protect them. The carver hurries the goldsmith, and the molder helps at the anvil. “Good,” they say. “It’s coming along fine. Now we can solder on the arms.” Carefully they join the parts together and then fasten the thing in place so it won’t fall over!

⁸ But as for you, O Israel, you are mine, my chosen ones; for you are Abraham’s family, and he was my friend. ⁹ I have called you back from the ends of the earth and said that you must serve but me alone, for I have chosen you and will not throw you away.