14 People who make idolsare so stupid!They will be disappointed,because their false godsare not alive.
15 Idols are merely a joke,and when the time is right,they will be destroyed.
16 But you, Israel's God,created all things,and you chose Israelto be your very own.Your name is the LordAll-Powerful.
17 I said to the people of Judah,“Gather your things;you are surrounded.
18 The Lord said these troubleswill lead to your capture,and he will throw youfrom this landlike a stone from a sling.”
19 The people answered,“We are woundedand doomed to die.Why did we saywe could stand the pain?
20 Our homes are destroyed;our children are dead.No one is leftto help us find shelter.”