1. People of Israel, listen to the message that the Lord has for you.
2. He says,“Do not follow the ways of other nations;do not be disturbed by unusual sights in the sky,even though other nations are terrified.
3. The religion of these people is worthless.A tree is cut down in the forest;it is carved by the tools of the woodcarver,
4. and decorated with silver and gold.It is fastened down with nailsto keep it from falling over.
5. Such idols are like scarecrows in a field of melons;they cannot speak;they have to be carriedbecause they cannot walk.Do not be afraid of them:they can cause you no harm,and they can do you no good.”
6. Lord, there is no one like you;you are mighty,and your name is great and powerful.
7. Who would not honour you, the king of all nations?You deserve to be honoured.There is no one like youamong all the wise men of the nationsor among any of their kings.
8. All of them are stupid and foolish.What can they learn from wooden idols?