13. Each has a scepter, like the human ruler of a district, but none can do away with those that offend against it.
14. Each has in its right hand an ax or dagger, but it cannot save itself from war or pillage. Thus it is known they are not gods; do not fear them.
15. As useless as a broken pot
16. are their gods, set up in their temples, their eyes full of dust from the feet of those who enter.