1. Hear the word the Lord speaks to you, house of Israel.
2. Thus says the Lord:Do not learn the ways of the nations,and have no fear of the signs in the heavens,even though the nations fear them.
3. For the carvings of the nations are nonentities,wood cut from the forest,Fashioned by artisans with the adze,
4. adorned with silver and gold.With nails and hammers they are fastened,so they do not fall.
5. Like a scarecrow in a cucumber field are they,they cannot speak;They must be carried about,for they cannot walk.Do not fear them, they can do no harm,neither can they do good.