Letter of Jeremiah 1:8

8 Their idols are plated with silver and gold and have tongues that were carved by woodworkers. But they are not real gods, and they cannot speak.

Letter of Jeremiah 1:8 In-Context

6 Instead, say to yourselves, "It is you alone, Lord, that we must worship."

7 God's angel will be there with you; he will take care of you.

8 Their idols are plated with silver and gold and have tongues that were carved by woodworkers. But they are not real gods, and they cannot speak.

9 The people make gold crowns and put them on the heads of their gods, as if these idols were girls who love jewelry.

10 Sometimes the priests steal the silver and gold from their gods and spend it on themselves;