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10 Before something even happens, I announce how it will end.
    In fact, from times long ago I announced what was still to come.
I say, ‘My plan will succeed.
    I will do anything I want to do.’
11 I will send for a man from the east to carry out my plan.
    From a land far away, he will come like a bird that kills its food.
I will bring about what I have said.
    I will do what I have planned.
12 Listen to me, you stubborn people.
    Pay attention, you who now refuse to do what I have said is right.

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10 I make known the end from the beginning,(A)
    from ancient times,(B) what is still to come.(C)
I say, ‘My purpose will stand,(D)
    and I will do all that I please.’
11 From the east I summon(E) a bird of prey;(F)
    from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.
What I have said, that I will bring about;
    what I have planned,(G) that I will do.(H)
12 Listen(I) to me, you stubborn-hearted,(J)
    you who are now far from my righteousness.(K)

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