¹² The blacksmith^(A) takes a tool
    and works with it in the coals;
he shapes an idol with hammers,
    he forges it with the might of his arm.^(B)
He gets hungry and loses his strength;
    he drinks no water and grows faint.^(C)

¹⁶ “See, it is I who created the blacksmith^(A)
    who fans the coals into flame
    and forges a weapon^(B) fit for its work.
And it is I who have created the destroyer^(C) to wreak havoc;