1 Bel bows down.

2 They stoop and they bow down together.

3 “Listen to me, house of Jacob,

4 Even to old age I am he,

5 “To whom will you compare me, and consider my equal,

6 Some pour out gold from the bag,

7 They bear it on their shoulder.

8 “Remember this, and show yourselves men.

9 Remember the former things of old;

10 I declare the end from the beginning,

11 I call a ravenous bird from the east,

12 Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted,

13 I bring my righteousness near.