Every man is stupid and without knowledge; every goldsmith is put to shame by his idols; for his images are false, and there is no breath in them.
They have mouths, but do not speak; eyes, but do not see.
Those who make them are like them; so are all who trust in them.
The Lord looks down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there are any that act wisely, that seek after God.
“Declare among the nations and proclaim, set up a banner and proclaim, conceal it not, and say: ‘Babylon is taken, Bel is put to shame, Merodach is dismayed. Her images are put to shame, her idols are dismayed.’