¹⁵ The idols of the nations^(A) are silver and gold,
    made by human hands.^(B)
16 They have mouths, but cannot speak,^(C)
    eyes, but cannot see.
¹⁷ They have ears, but cannot hear,
    nor is there breath^(D) in their mouths.

³ For the practices of the peoples are worthless;
    they cut a tree out of the forest,
    and a craftsman^(A) shapes it with his chisel.^(B)