“They (A)lift it upon the shoulder and carry it;
They set it in its place and it stands there.
(B)It does not move from its place.
Though one may cry to it, it (C)cannot answer;
It (D)cannot deliver him from his distress.

(E)Remember this, and be [a]assured;
(F)Recall it to [b]mind, you (G)transgressors.
“Remember the (H)former things long past,
For I am God, and there is (I)no other;
I am God, and there is (J)no one like Me,

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 46:8 Lit firm
  2. Isaiah 46:8 Lit heart

They lift it to their shoulders and carry(A) it;
    they set it up in its place, and there it stands.
    From that spot it cannot move.(B)
Even though someone cries out to it, it cannot answer;(C)
    it cannot save(D) them from their troubles.

“Remember(E) this, keep it in mind,
    take it to heart, you rebels.(F)
Remember the former things,(G) those of long ago;(H)
    I am God, and there is no other;
    I am God, and there is none like me.(I)

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