²³ By myself I have sworn;^(A)
truth has gone from my mouth,^(B)
a word that will not be revoked:
Every knee will bow^(C) to me,
every tongue will swear allegiance.

¹⁸ Look up, and look around.
They all gather together; they come to you.^(A)
As I live”—
this is the Lord’s declaration—
“you will wear all your children^[a] as jewelry,
and put them on as a bride does.