15 It is used as fuel(A) for burning;
    some of it he takes and warms himself,
    he kindles a fire and bakes bread.
But he also fashions a god and worships(B) it;
    he makes an idol and bows(C) down to it.
16 Half of the wood he burns in the fire;
    over it he prepares his meal,
    he roasts his meat and eats his fill.
He also warms himself and says,
    “Ah! I am warm; I see the fire.(D)
17 From the rest he makes a god, his idol;
    he bows down to it and worships.(E)
He prays(F) to it and says,
    “Save(G) me! You are my god!”

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