Letter of Jeremiah 1:7

Inability of the idols to do anything

7 A carpenter smooths out the tongues of the idols. They are covered in gold and silver, but they are fake and unable to speak.

Letter of Jeremiah 1:7 In-Context

5 especially when you see large crowds of people walking in front of and behind them, worshipping them. But say to yourself, Lord, we want to worship you.

6 For God's angel is with you, examining your souls.

7 A carpenter smooths out the tongues of the idols. They are covered in gold and silver, but they are fake and unable to speak.

8 The Gentiles take gold and place crowns on their gods' heads, like a young girl playing dress up.

9 Sometimes the priests secretly take away the gold and silver from their gods to spend on themselves and give to prostitutes in the brothels.