2 This is what the Lord says:Do not learn the way of the nations or be terrified by signs in the heavens,although the nations are terrified by them,
3 for the customs of the peoples are worthless.Someone cuts down a tree from the forest;it is worked by the hands of a craftsman with a chisel.
4 He decorates it with silver and gold. It is fastened with hammer and nails, so it won’t totter.
5 Like scarecrows in a cucumber patch,their idols cannot speak. They must be carried because they cannot walk.Do not fear them for they can do no harm —and they cannot do any good.
6 Yahweh, there is no one like You. You are great;Your name is great in power.
7 Who should not fear You,King of the nations? It is what You deserve.For among all the wise people of the nationsand among all their kingdoms,there is no one like You.
8 They are both stupid and foolish,instructed by worthless idolsmade of wood!