3 Now in Babylon you will see gods made of silver and gold and wood that people carry on their shoulders and that cause the nations to fear.(A)
15 then he makes a suitable niche for itand sets it in the wall and fastens it there with iron.(A)
16 He takes thought for it so that it may not fall,because he knows that it cannot help itself,for it is only an image and has need of help.(A)
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