- For my own sake, for my own sake, I do this. How can I let myself be defamed? I will not yield my glory to another.
- "Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I have called: I am he; I am the first and I am the last.
- My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I summon them, they all stand up together.
- "Come together, all of you, and listen: Which of the idols has foretold these things? The LORD's chosen ally will carry out his purpose against Babylon; his arm will be against the Babylonians.
- I, even I, have spoken; yes, I have called him. I will bring him, and he will succeed in his mission.
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- "For My own sake, for My own sake, I will act; For how can My name be profaned? And My glory I will not give to another.
- "Listen to Me, O Jacob, even Israel whom I called; I am He, I am the first, I am also the last.
- "Surely My hand founded the earth, And My right hand spread out the heavens; When I call to them, they stand together.
- "Assemble, all of you, and listen! Who among them has declared these things? The LORD loves him; he will carry out His good pleasure on Babylon, And His arm will be against the Chaldeans.
- "I, even I, have spoken; indeed I have called him, I have brought him, and He will make his ways successful.
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