“People listened to me and waited silently; they kept silent for my advice.

Yes, I find delight in your rules; they give me guidance.

because you neglected all my advice, and did not comply with my rebuke,

who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, ‘My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,’

who summons an eagle from the east, from a distant land, one who carries out my plan. Yes, I have decreed, yes, I will bring it to pass; I have formulated a plan, yes, I will carry it out.