Isaiah 48:7-9

New International Reader's Version

⁷ These things are taking place right now.
    They did not happen long ago.
    You have not heard of them before today.
So you can’t say,
    ‘Oh, yes. I already knew about them.’
⁸ You have not heard or understood what I said.
    Your ears have been plugged up for a long time.
I knew very well that you would turn against me.
    From the day you were born, you have refused to obey me.
⁹ For the honor of my own name I wait to show my anger.
    I hold it back from you so people will continue to praise me.
    I do not want to destroy you completely.