15. The nations are like a drop in a bucketand are considered to be like dust on a scale.The weight of the islands is like fine dust.
16. All the trees in Lebanon are not enough to burn an offering.Its wild animals are not enough for a single burnt offering.
17. All the nations amount to nothing in his presence.He considers them less than nothing and worthless.
18. To whom, then, can you compare God?To what statue can you compare him?
19. Craftsmen make idols.Goldsmiths cover them with gold.Silversmiths make silver chains for them.
20. The poorest people choose wood that will not rotand search out skillful craftsmento set up idols that will not fall over.