1-2. The Lord said:Listen to me,you people of Israel.Don't follow the customsof those nationswho become frightenedwhen they see something strangehappen in the sky.
3. Their religion is worthless!They chop down a tree,carve the wood into an idol,
4. cover it with silver and gold,and then nail it downso it won't fall over.
5. An idol is no betterthan a scarecrow.It can't speak,and it has to be carried,because it can't walk.Why worship an idolthat can't help or harm you?