67
They cannot produce for the nations any signs in the sky; they cannot shine like the sun or the moon.
68
Even wild animals are better off than these idols; animals can at least run from danger to protect themselves.
69
So it is absolutely clear that they are not gods - do not worship them.
70
These gods of theirs, made of wood and covered with silver and gold, are about as helpful as a scarecrow in a cucumber patch; they are no protection at all.
71
They do as much good as a thorn bush in a garden; instead of keeping birds away, they provide a perch for them. These gods are like a dead body thrown out into the darkness.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.