54
They cannot judge their own cause or deliver one who is wronged, for they have no power; they are like crows between heaven and earth.
55
When fire breaks out in a temple of wooden gods overlaid with gold or silver, their priests will flee and escape, but the gods will be burnt in two like beams.
56
Besides, they can offer no resistance to a king or any enemies. Why then must any one admit or think that they are gods?
57
Gods made of wood and overlaid with silver and gold are not able to save themselves from thieves and robbers.
58
Strong men will strip them of their gold and silver and of the robes they wear, and go off with this booty, and they will not be able to help themselves.
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.