Declaring the end from the beginning, and from ancient times [the things] that are not [yet] done, saying, My counsel shall stand, and I will do all my pleasure:
Ver. 10. Declaring the end from the beginning.] This foretelling of things future is a precellency in God above idols that he much standeth upon.
I will do all my pleasure.] What God pleaseth to do, there is no question but he is able to do. But they are out who argue from God's power to his will.