12. It is He who made the earth by His power, Who established the world by His wisdom; And by His understanding He has stretched out the heavens.
13. When He utters His voice, there is a tumult of waters in the heavens, And He causes the clouds to ascend from the end of the earth; He makes lightning for the rain, And brings out the wind from His storehouses.
14. Every man is stupid, devoid of knowledge; Every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols; For his molten images are deceitful, And there is no breath in them.
15. They are worthless, a work of mockery; In the time of their punishment they will perish.
16. The portion of Jacob is not like these; For the Maker of all is He, And Israel is the tribe of His inheritance; The Lord of hosts is His name.
17. Pick up your bundle from the ground, You who dwell under siege!
18. For thus says the Lord, "Behold, I am slinging out the inhabitants of the land At this time, And will cause them distress, That they may be found."