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They cannot save anyone from death or rescue the weak from the strong.
37
They cannot restore sight to the blind; they cannot rescue one who is in distress.
38
They cannot take pity on a widow or do good to an orphan.
39
These things that are made of wood and overlaid with gold and silver are like stones from the mountain, and those who serve them will be put to shame.
40
Why then must anyone think that they are gods, or call them gods? Besides, even the Chaldeans themselves dishonor them; for when they see someone who cannot speak, they bring Bel and pray that the mute may speak, as though Bel were able to understand!
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