39 See now that I alone am he;
there is no God but me. 32:39 Is 40:25; 43:11–13; 46:9; Ezk 36:23
I bring death and I give life;
I wound and I heal.
No one can rescue anyone from my power. 32:39 Dt 30:15,19; 1Sm 2:6–8; 4:8; Jr 21:8; Hs 2:10
40 I raise my hand to heaven and declare:
As surely as I live forever,
41 when I sharpen my flashing sword,
and my hand takes hold of judgment,
I will take vengeance on my adversaries
and repay those who hate me.