1 The gods Bel and Neboare down on their knees,as wooden images of themare carried awayon weary animals.
2 They are down on their kneesto rescue the heavy load,but the images are still takento a foreign country.
3 You survivors in Israel,listen to me, the Lord.Since the day you were born,I have carried you along.
4 I will still be the samewhen you are old and gray,and I will take care of you.I created you. I will carry youand always keep you safe.
5 Can anyone compare with me?Is anyone my equal?
6 Some people hire a goldsmithand give silver and goldto be formed into an idolfor them to worship.