12
But they counted our life a pastime, and our time here a market for gain: for, say they, we must be getting every way, though it be by evil means.
13
For this man, that of earthly matter maketh brittle vessels and graven images, knoweth himself to offend above all others.
14
And all the enemies of thy people, that hold them in subjection, are most foolish, and are more miserable than very babes.
15
For they counted all the idols of the heathen to be gods: which neither have the use of eyes to see, nor noses to draw breath, nor ears to hear, nor fingers of hands to handle; and as for their feet, they are slow to go.
16
For man made them, and he that borrowed his own spirit fashioned them: but no man can make a god like unto himself.
The Brenton translation of the Septuagint is in the public domain.