18. I will double their punishment for all their sins, because they have defiled my land with lifeless images of their detestable gods and have filled my territory with their evil deeds.”
19. lord, you are my strength and fortress,my refuge in the day of trouble!Nations from around the worldwill come to you and say,“Our ancestors left us a foolish heritage,for they worshiped worthless idols.
20. Can people make their own gods?These are not real gods at all!”
21. The lord says,“Now I will show them my power;now I will show them my might.At last they will know and understandthat I am the lord.