Psalm 115:4

Easy To Read Version

The “gods” of those nations are only statues\par made from gold and silver.\par They are only statues\par that some person made.\par

Cross References

1 Kings 18:26

So the prophets took the bull that was given to them. They prepared it. They prayed to Baal [203] until noon. They prayed, “Baal, please answer us!” But there was no sound. No one answered. The prophets danced around the altar that they had built. {But the fire never started.}

1 Kings 18:29

The afternoon passed but the fire still had not started. The prophets continued to act wild [205] until the time came for the evening sacrifice. But nothing happened—there was no answer from Baal. There was no sound. There was no one listening!

2 Kings 19:18

They did throw the gods of the nations into the fire. But those were not real gods. They were only wood and stone—statues that men made. That is why the kings of Assyria could destroy them.

2 Chronicles 32:19

Those officers said bad things against the gods the people of the world worshiped. Those gods are only things people made with their hands. In the same way, those officers said the same bad things against the God of Jerusalem.

Psalm 97:7

People worship their idols.\par They brag about their “gods.”\par But those people will be embarrassed.\par Their “gods” will bow down\par and worship the Lord.\par

Isaiah 37:19

The kings of Assyria have burned the gods of those nations. But those were not real gods. They were only wood and stone—statues that men made. That is why the kings of Assyria could destroy them.

Isaiah 42:17

But some of the people\par stopped following me.\par Those people have statues\par that are covered with gold.\par They tell those statues,\par ‘You are my gods.’\par Those people trust their false gods.\par But those people will be disappointed!\par

Isaiah 44:10

Who made these false gods? Who made these useless statues?

Isaiah 44:20

That man does not know what he is doing. He is confused, so his heart leads him the wrong way. That man can’t save himself. And he can’t see that he is doing wrong. That man will not say, “This statue I am holding is a false god.”

Isaiah 44:9

Some people make statues (false gods)—but they are worthless. People love those statues—but the statues are useless. Those people are the witnesses of the statues—but they can’t see. They know nothing—they don’t know enough to be ashamed \{of the things they do\}.

Daniel 3:5

You must bow down as soon as you hear the sound of all the musical instruments. When you hear the horns, flutes, lyres, {\cf2\super [22]} sambucas, {\cf2\super [23]} harps, bagpipes, {\cf2\super [24]} and all of the other musical instruments, you must worship the gold idol. King Nebuchadnezzar has set this idol up.

Daniel 5:23

No, you did not become humble. Instead, you have turned against the Lord of heaven. You ordered the drinking cups from the Lord’s temple to be brought to you. Then you and your royal officials, your wives, and your women servants {\cf2\super [61]} drank wine from those cups. You gave praise to the gods of silver and gold, of bronze, iron, wood, and stone. Those are not really gods, they can’t see, or hear, or understand anything. But you did not give honor to the God who has the power over your life and everything you do.

Acts 19:26

But look at what this man Paul is doing! Listen to what he is saying! Paul has influenced and changed many people. He has done this in Ephesus and all over the country of Asia. {\cf2\super [391]} Paul says the gods that men make are not real.

Acts 19:35

Then the city clerk persuaded the people to be quiet. He said, “Men of Ephesus, all people know that Ephesus is the city that keeps the temple {\cf2\super [392]} of the great goddess Artemis. All people know that we also keep her holy rock. {\cf2\super [393]}

Deuteronomy 4:28

There you will serve gods made by men—things made of wood and stone that can’t see or hear or eat or smell!