5. They will worship meand become my people.They will write my nameon the back of their hands.
6. I am the Lord All-Powerful,the first and the last,the one and only God.Israel, I have rescued you!I am your King.
7. Can anyone compare with me?If so, let them speak upand tell me now.Let them say what has happenedsince I made my nationlong ago,and let them tellwhat is going to happen.
8. Don't tremble with fear!Didn't I tell you long ago?Didn't you hear me?I alone am God—no one else is a mighty rock.
9. Those people who make idolsare nothing themselves,and the idols they treasureare just as worthless.Worshippers of idols are blind,stupid, and foolish.