14. Gather together, all of you, and listen.What idol has revealed such things?The Lord loves Cyrus.He will carry out the Lord’s plan against Babylon.He will use his strength against the Babylonians.
15. I alone have spoken.I have called him.I will bring him here, and he will succeed.
16. Come here. Listen to this:From the beginning I have spoken nothing in private.From the time it took place, I was there.Now the Almighty Lord has sent me and his Spirit.
17. This is what the Lord, your Defender, the Holy One of Israel, says:I am the Lord your God.I teach you what is best for you.I lead you where you should go.