17 All mankind is stupid, devoid of knowledge; Every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols, For his molten images are deceitful, And there is no breath in them.
18 They are worthless, a work of mockery; In the time of their punishment they will perish.
19 The portion of Jacob is not like these; For the Maker of all is He, And of the tribe of His inheritance; The Lord of hosts is His name.
20 He says, "You are My war-club, My weapon of war; And with you I shatter nations, And with you I destroy kingdoms.
21 "With you I shatter the horse and his rider, And with you I shatter the chariot and its rider,
22 And with you I shatter man and woman, And with you I shatter old man and youth, And with you I shatter young man and virgin,
23 And with you I shatter the shepherd and his flock, And with you I shatter the farmer and his team, And with you I shatter governors and prefects.