Isaiah 48:7-9

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

⁷ They are created now, and not of old: and before the day, when thou heardest them not, lest thou shouldst say: Behold I knew them.

⁸ Thou hast neither heard, nor known, neither was thy ear opened of old. For I know that transgressing thou wilt transgress, and I have called thee a transgressor from the womb.

⁹ For my name's sake I will remove my wrath far off: and for my praise I will bridle thee, lest thou shouldst perish.