The things I predicted have now come true. Now I will tell you of new things even before they begin to happen."

Could anyone else have done what I did? Who could have predicted all that would happen from the very beginning to the end of time?

Do not be afraid, my people! You know that from ancient times until now I have predicted all that would happen, and you are my witnesses. Is there any other god? Is there some powerful god I never heard of ?"

I will send victory from the sky like rain; the earth will open to receive it and will blossom with freedom and justice. I, the LORD, will make this happen."

Remember what happened long ago; acknowledge that I alone am God and that there is no one else like me.

From the beginning I predicted the outcome; long ago I foretold what would happen. I said that my plans would never fail, that I would do everything I intended to do.

I tell you this now before it happens, so that when it does happen, you will believe that 'I Am Who I Am.'

So says the Lord, who made this known long ago.'

I create both light and darkness; I bring both blessing and disaster. I, the LORD, do all these things.

They lift it to their shoulders and carry it; they put it in place, and there it stands, unable to move from where it is. If any pray to it, it cannot answer or save them from disaster.

Such idols are like scarecrows in a field of melons; they cannot speak; they have to be carried because they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them: they can cause you no harm, and they can do you no good."