A purpose from the east

8Remember this and be ashamed; take it to heart, you transgressors.

9Remember the former things of old, for I am God, and there is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.

10declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times things that have not been done, saying, ‘My purpose shall stand, and I will accomplish all my good pleasure.’

11calling from the east a bird of prey, from a distant land the man of my purpose. Indeed, I have spoken; indeed, I will bring it to pass. I have formed it; indeed, I will do it.