The beasts are better than they: for they can get under a covert, and help themselves.
Even wild animals are better off than these idols; animals can at least run from danger to protect themselves.
Even wild animals are better off than idols—at least they can run to protect themselves from danger.
The wild animals are better than they are, for they can flee to shelter and help themselves.
The wild beasts are better than they are, for they can flee to cover and help themselves.