1 People of Israel, listen to what the Lord is telling you.
2 He says, "Do not follow the practices of other nations. Do not be terrified by warnings in the sky. Do not be afraid, even though the nations are terrified by them.
3 The practices of those nations are worthless. People cut a tree out of the forest. A skilled worker shapes the wood with a sharp tool.
4 Others decorate it with silver and gold. They use a hammer to nail it to the floor. They want to keep it from falling down.