1-2 The Lord said:Listen to me,you people of Israel.Don't follow the customsof those nationswho become frightenedwhen they see something strangehappen in the sky.
3 Their religion is worthless!They chop down a tree,carve the wood into an idol,
4 cover it with silver and gold,and then nail it downso it won't fall over.
5 An idol is no betterthan a scarecrow.It can't speak,and it has to be carried,because it can't walk.Why worship an idolthat can't help or harm you?
6 Our Lord, great and powerful,you alone are God.
7 You are King of the nations.Everyone should worship you.No human anywhere on earthis wiser than you.
8 Idols are worthless,and anyone who worships themis a fool!