39 See now that I, yes, I, am he; and there is no god beside me. I put to death, and I make alive; I wound, and I heal; no one saves anyone from my hand!

40 [39] (vi) “‘For I lift up my hand to heaven and swear, “As surely as I am alive forever,

41 if I sharpen my flashing sword and set my hand to judgment, I will render vengeance to my foes, repay those who hate me.