1-2. The Lord said:Listen to me,you people of Israel.Don't follow the customsof those nationswho become frightenedwhen they see something strangehappen in the sky.
3. Their religion is worthless!They chop down a tree,carve the wood into an idol,
4. cover it with silver and gold,and then nail it downso it won't fall over.
5. An idol is no betterthan a scarecrow.It can't speak,and it has to be carried,because it can't walk.Why worship an idolthat can't help or harm you?
6. Our Lord, great and powerful,you alone are God.
7. You are King of the nations.Everyone should worship you.No human anywhere on earthis wiser than you.
8. Idols are worthless,and anyone who worships themis a fool!