1 You people of Israel, listen to what the Lord has to say to you.
2 The Lord says,“Do not start following pagan religious practices.Do not be in awe of signs that occur in the skyeven though the nations hold them in awe.
3 For the religion of these people is worthless.They cut down a tree in the forest,and a craftsman makes it into an idol with his tools.
4 He decorates it with overlays of silver and gold.He uses hammer and nails to fasten it togetherso that it will not fall over.
5 Such idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field.They cannot talk.They must be carried because they cannot walk.Do not be afraid of thembecause they cannot hurt you.And they do not have any power to help you.”
6 I said, “There is no one like you, Lord.You are great.And you are renowned for your power.