2. This is what he says:“Don’t live like the people from other nations.Don’t be afraid of special signs in the sky,even though the other nations are afraid of them.
3. The customs of other people are worth nothing.Their idols are nothing but wood from the forest.They are made by a worker with his chisel.
4. They decorate their idols with silver and gold.With hammers and nails they fasten them down.That keeps them from falling over.
5. Their idols are like scarecrows in melon fields.They cannot talk.They cannot walk.They must be carried.Do not be afraid of those idols.They can’t hurt you.And they can’t help you either!”
6. Lord, there is no one like you.You are great.Your name is great and powerful.
7. Everyone should respect you, King of all nations.You deserve their respect.There are many wise men among the nations.And there are wise men in all the kingdoms.But none of them are as wise as you.