8
Thou hast neither known, nor understood, neither from the beginning have I opened thine ears: for I knew that thou wouldest surely deal treacherously, and wouldest be called a transgressor even from the womb.
9
For mine own sake will I shew thee my wrath, and will bring before thee my glorious acts, that I may not utterly destroy thee.
10
Behold, I have sold thee, not for silver; but I have rescued thee from the furnace of affliction.
11
For mine own sake I will do for thee, because my name is profaned; and I will not give my glory to another.
12
Hear me, O Jacob, and Israel whom I call; I am the first, and I endure for ever.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.