33 They take the clothing off their gods and give it to their wives and children.
34 It doesn't matter whether a person helps or harms these gods, since they cannot pay him back. They are not able to make anyone a king or to dethrone him,
35 and they cannot make a person wealthy or give him any money. If someone makes a vow to them but does not keep it, they will never make him pay up.
36 They can never rescue a person from death, and they never help a weak person against one who is strong.
37 They cannot restore sight to the blind or save anyone in distress.
38 They cannot offer any mercy or give help to widows or orphans.
39 These things made of wood and covered with silver and gold are as powerless as stone taken from the mountains; and the people who worship them will be put to shame.