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!
9 Idols are made by humans.A carver shapes the wood.A metalworker hammers outa covering of gold from Uphazor of silver from Tarshish.Then the idol is dressedin blue and purple clothes.
10 You, Lord, are the only trueand living God.You will rule for all time.When you are angrythe earth shakes,and nations are destroyed.
11 You told me to saythat idols did not createthe heavens and the earth,and that you, the Lord,will destroy every idol.