Letter of Jeremiah 38-40

Revised Standard Version

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 any one think that they are gods, or call them gods?

The Foolishness of Worshiping Idols

Besides, even the Chalde′ans themselves dishonor them;