Isaiah 45:11–13

11 This is what the Lord,

the Holy One of Israelo and its Maker, says:

“Ask me what is to happen toD my sons,p

and instruct me about the work of my hands.q

12 I made the earth,

and created humans on it.

It was my hands that stretched out the heavens,r

and I commanded everything in them.

13 I have stirred him up in righteousness,s

and will level all roads for him.

He will rebuild my city,t

and set my exiles free,u

not for a price or a bribe,”

says the Lord of Armies.