8 “Remember this and be brave;B

take it to heart, you transgressors!

9 Remember what happened long ago,t

for I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and no one is like me.

10 I declare the end from the beginning,

and from long ago what is not yet done,

saying: my plan will take place,

and I will do all my will.u

11 I call a bird of preyC from the east,v

a man for my purpose from a far country.

Yes, I have spoken; so I will also bring it about.w

I have planned it; I will also do it.

12 Listen to me, you hardhearted,

far removed from justice:

13 I am bringing my justice near;x

it is not far away,

and my salvation will not delay.

I will put salvation in Zion,

my splendor in Israel.