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Those who (A)lavish gold from the purse
And weigh silver on the scale,
They hire a goldsmith, and he makes it into a god;
They (B)fall down, indeed they worship it.
They (C)carry it upon the shoulder and bear it;
They set it in its place, and it stands there.
(D)It does not move from its place.
Though one may cry to it, it (E)cannot answer;
It (F)cannot save him from his distress.

(G)Remember this, and be [a]assured;
(H)Cause it to return to your heart, you (I)transgressors.

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  1. Isaiah 46:8 Lit firm