17 All humankind turns out to be stupid, without knowledge. Every goldsmith is put to shame by the divine image. For his cast image is a lie, and there is no breath in them.
18 They are worthless, a work of mockery. At the time of their punishment, they will perish.
19 The portion of Jacob is not like these, for he is the creator of everything, and the tribe of his inheritance. Yahweh of hosts is his name.
20 He says, “You are a war club for me, a weapon of battle, and I smash nations with you, and I destroy kingdoms with you.
21 And I smash the horse with you, and its rider, and I smash the chariot with you, and its rider.
22 And I smash man and woman with you, and I smash the old man and the boy with you, and I smash the young man and the young woman with you.
23 And I smash the shepherd and his flock with you, and I smash the farmer and his team with you, and I smash the governors and the officials with you.