57. These gods of wood, covered with silver and gold, cannot protect themselves from thieves and robbers
58. who take off the silver and gold and the gods' clothing and walk away with all of it. The gods can do nothing to stop them.
59. Anything from a courageous king to a useful piece of pottery is better than a false god. Even a door is better than a false god; a door at least protects the things in the house. Even a wooden pillar in a palace is better than a false god.
60. God provided the sun, the moon, and the stars to give light, and they obey him.
61. The same is true of lightning and wind. The lightning can be seen far and wide, and the wind blows everywhere.