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Who is a god like me?
    That god should come and prove it.
Let him tell and explain all that has happened since I set up my ancient people.
    He should also tell what will happen in the future.
Don’t be afraid! Don’t worry!
    I have always told you what will happen.
You are my witnesses.
    There is no other God but me.
    I know of no other Rock; I am the only One.”

Idols Are Useless

Some people make idols, but they are worth nothing.
    People treasure them, but they are useless.
Those people are witnesses for the statues, but those people cannot see.
    They know nothing, so they will be ashamed.

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Who then is like me?(A) Let him proclaim it.
    Let him declare and lay out before me
what has happened since I established my ancient people,
    and what is yet to come—
    yes, let them foretell(B) what will come.
Do not tremble, do not be afraid.
    Did I not proclaim(C) this and foretell it long ago?
You are my witnesses. Is there any God(D) besides me?
    No, there is no other Rock;(E) I know not one.”

All who make idols(F) are nothing,
    and the things they treasure are worthless.(G)
Those who would speak up for them are blind;(H)
    they are ignorant, to their own shame.(I)

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