1. People of Israel, listen to what the Lord is telling you.
2. He says, "Do not follow the practices of other nations. Do not be terrified by warnings in the sky. Do not be afraid, even though the nations are terrified by them.
3. The practices of those nations are worthless. People cut a tree out of the forest. A skilled worker shapes the wood with a sharp tool.
4. Others decorate it with silver and gold. They use a hammer to nail it to the floor. They want to keep it from falling down.
5. The statues of their gods can't speak. They are like scarecrows in a field of melons. They have to be carried around because they can't walk. So do not worship them. They can't do you any harm. And they can't do you any good either."
6. Lord, no one is like you. You are great. You are mighty and powerful.