37 But first the LORD will say, “You ran for safety to other gods — couldn’t they help you?

38 You offered them wine and your best sacrifices. Can’t those gods help you now or give you protection?

39 Don’t you understand? I am the only God; there are no others. I am the one who takes life and gives it again. I punished you with suffering. But now I will heal you, and nothing can stop me!