English Bible Presentation Sharing - Isaiah Book, chapter 46, verse 21 in Erven Version

Isaiah 46 : 1 (ERVEN)

Bel has fallen to the ground. Nebo is kneeling before me. The Lord says, "Men put those idols on the backs of animals. They are only heavy burdens that must be carried. They do nothing but make people tired.

Isaiah 46 : 2 (ERVEN)

But they all bowed down and fell to the ground. They couldn't escape; they were all carried away like prisoners.

Isaiah 46 : 3 (ERVEN)

"Family of Jacob, listen to me! You who are left from the family of Israel, listen! I have carried you since you left your mother's womb. I carried you when you were born,

Isaiah 46 : 4 (ERVEN)

and I will still be carrying you when you are old. Your hair will turn gray, and I will still carry you. I made you, and I will carry you to safety.

Isaiah 46 : 5 (ERVEN)

"Can you compare me to anyone? No one is equal to me. You cannot understand everything about me. There is nothing like me.

Isaiah 46 : 6 (ERVEN)

Some people are rich with gold and silver. Gold falls from their purses, and they weigh their silver on scales. They pay an artist to make a false god from wood. Then they bow down and worship that false god.

Isaiah 46 : 7 (ERVEN)

They put their false god on their shoulders and carry it. That false god is useless; people have to carry it! People set the statue on the ground, and it cannot move. That false god never walks away from its place. People can yell at it, but it will not answer. That false god is only a statue; it cannot save people from their troubles.

Isaiah 46 : 8 (ERVEN)

"Sinners, change your heart and mind. Think about this again. Remember it and be strong.

Isaiah 46 : 9 (ERVEN)

Remember what happened long ago. Remember, I am God, and there is no other God. There is no other like me.

Isaiah 46 : 10 (ERVEN)

"In the beginning, I told you what would happen in the end. A long time ago, I told you things that have not happened yet. When I plan something, it happens. I do whatever I want to do.

Isaiah 46 : 11 (ERVEN)

I am calling a man from the east to do what I want. He will come like an eagle from a faraway country. He will do all that I have planned. Everything I said will happen just as I said it would.

Isaiah 46 : 12 (ERVEN)

"Listen to me, you stubborn people! You are far from doing what is right.

Isaiah 46 : 13 (ERVEN)

But I am close to making things right. Salvation will not be delayed much longer. I will bring salvation to Zion and to my wonderful Israel."