14 The Lord of hosts has sworn by himself:I will fill you with people as numerous as locusts,who shall raise over you a joyous shout!
15 He made the earth by his power,established the world by wisdom,and by his skill stretched out the heavens.
16 When he thunders, the waters in the heavens roar,he summons clouds from the ends of the earth,Makes lightning flash in the rain,and brings out winds from their storehouses.
17 Every man is stupid, ignorant;every artisan is put to shame by his idol:He molds a fraud,without life-breath.
18 They are nothing, a ridiculous work,that will perish at the time of punishment.
19 Jacob’s portion is nothing like them:he is the creator of all things.Israel is his very own tribe;Lord of hosts is his name.
20 You are my hammer,a weapon for war;With you I shatter nations,with you I destroy kingdoms.