Isaiah 41:23–24

tell us what the future holds,

so we may know that you are gods.

Do something, whether good or bad,

so that we will be dismayed and filled with fear.

But you are less than nothing

and your works are utterly worthless;

whoever chooses you is detestable.

Tell us the coming events,

then we will know that you are gods.

Indeed, do something good or bad,

then we will be in awe when we see it.

Look, you are nothing

and your work is worthless.

Anyone who chooses you is detestable.

Yes, tell us what will occur in the days ahead.

Then we will know you are gods.

In fact, do anything—good or bad!

Do something that will amaze and frighten us.

But no! You are less than nothing and can do nothing at all.

Those who choose you pollute themselves.

tell us the things coming hereafter,

that we may know that you are gods.

Indeed, do good or do evil,

that we may be afraid and see together.

Look! you are nothing,

and your work is something worthless;

whoever chooses you is an abomination.

Shew the things that are to come hereafter,

That we may know that ye are gods:

Yea, do good, or do evil,

That we may be dismayed, and behold it together.

Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of nought:

An abomination is he that chooseth you.