1. The gods Bel and Neboare down on their knees,as wooden images of themare carried awayon weary animals.
2. They are down on their kneesto rescue the heavy load,but the images are still takento a foreign country.
3. You survivors in Israel,listen to me, the Lord.Since the day you were born,I have carried you along.
4. I will still be the samewhen you are old and grey,and I will take care of you.I created you. I will carry youand always keep you safe.
5. Can anyone compare with me?Is anyone my equal?
6. Some people hire a goldsmithand give silver and goldto be formed into an idolfor them to worship.
7. They carry the idolon their shoulders,then put it on a stand,but it cannot move.They call out to the idolwhen they are in trouble,but it doesn't answer,and it cannot help.
8. Now keep this in mind,you sinful people.And don't ever forget it.