Isaiah 57:10-12

The Voice

¹⁰     And even when the journey wore you out, your lust drove you on.
        You did not give up, thinking it hopeless,
    But you found strength and renewed your resolve.
¹¹     Who are you afraid of?
        I don’t know why you lied to Me about it;
    You never seemed to care what I thought.
        Maybe I’ve been patient and quiet too long—
    Is that why you’ve lost all respect for Me?
¹²     I will tell the story of your righteousness and good deeds,
        but they can’t help you now.