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.(A)
11 I call a bird of prey[a] from the east,(B)
a man for My purpose from a far country.
Yes, I have spoken; so I will also bring it about.(C)
I have planned it; I will also do it.
12 Listen to me, you hardhearted,
far removed from justice:

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 46:11 = Cyrus

10 I make known the end from the beginning,(A)
    from ancient times,(B) what is still to come.(C)
I say, ‘My purpose will stand,(D)
    and I will do all that I please.’
11 From the east I summon(E) a bird of prey;(F)
    from a far-off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.
What I have said, that I will bring about;
    what I have planned,(G) that I will do.(H)
12 Listen(I) to me, you stubborn-hearted,(J)
    you who are now far from my righteousness.(K)

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