17. People who make idolsare stupid!They will be disappointed,because their false godscannot breathe.
18. Idols are merely a joke,and when the time is right,they will be destroyed.
19. But the Lord, Israel's God,is all-powerful.He created everything,and he chose Israelto be his very own.
20. Babylonia, you were my hammer;I used you to pound nationsand break kingdoms,