Isaiah 45:11-13

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition

¹¹ Thus says the Lord,
    the Holy One of Israel, and its Maker:
Will you question me^[a] about my children,
    or command me concerning the work of my hands?
¹² I made the earth,
    and created humankind upon it;
it was my hands that stretched out the heavens,
    and I commanded all their host.
¹³ I have aroused Cyrus^[b] in righteousness,
    and I will make all his paths straight;
he shall build my city
    and set my exiles free,
not for price or reward,
    says the Lord of hosts.