Isaiah 41:1-2

Contemporary English Version

41 Be silent and listen,
    every island in the sea.
Have courage and come near,
    every one of you nations.
Let's settle this matter!
² Who appointed this ruler
    from the east?^[a]
Who puts nations and kings
    in his power?^[b]
His sword and his arrows
turn them to dust
    blown by the wind.