46 Bel and Nebo, the gods of Babylon, The poor beasts stagger under the weight. 2 Both the idols and their owners are bowed down. They go off into captivity together. 3 “Listen to me, descendants of Jacob, Yes, I carried you before you were born. 4 I will be your God throughout your lifetime— I will carry you along and save you. 5 “To whom will you compare me? Who is my equal? 6 Some people pour out their silver and gold Then they bow down and worship it! 7 They carry it around on their shoulders, It can’t rescue anyone from trouble. 8 “Do not forget this! Keep it in mind! Remember this, you guilty ones. 9 Remember the things I have done in the past. I am God, and there is none like me. 10 Only I can tell you the future for I do whatever I wish. 11 I will call a swift bird of prey from the east— and I will do it. 12 “Listen to me, you stubborn people who are so far from doing right. 13 For I am ready to set things right, and show my glory to Israel.