12 But God made the earth by his might;he shaped the world by his wisdom,crafted the skies by his knowledge.
13 At the sound of his voice,the heavenly waters roar.He raises the clouds from the ends of the earth.He sends the lightning with the rain,the wind from his treasuries.
14 Everyone is too foolish to understand;every goldsmith is dishonored by his idols,for their images are shams;they aren’t alive.
15 They are a delusion, a charade;at the appointed time they will vanish!
16 Jacob’s portion is utterly differentbecause God has formed all things,including Israel, his very own people—the Lord of heavenly forces is his name!
17 Pack your bags and get ready to leave,you who live under siege.
18 The Lord proclaims:I’m going to eject those who live in the land at this time;I will badger them until they leave.