¹⁴ Another has a dagger in its right hand and an ax but cannot defend itself from war and robbers.^(A)

³⁹ Why then must anyone think that they are gods or call them gods?

The Foolishness of Worshiping Idols

Besides, even the Chaldeans themselves dishonor them, for when they see someone who cannot speak, they bring Bel and pray that the mute may speak, as though Bel^[a] were able to understand!^(A)

⁵⁷ Anyone who can will strip them of their gold and silver and of the robes they wear and go off with this plunder, and they will not be able to help themselves.^(A)