10 But they were miserable, and their hopes were in dead things, who called them gods which are works of men’s hands, gold and silver, skillfully made, and likenesses of animals, or a useless stone, the work of an ancient hand. (WEB) 11 Yes and some woodcutter might saw down a tree that is easily moved, skillfully strip away all its bark, and fashion it in attractive form, make a useful vessel to serve his life’s needs. (WEB) 12 Burning the scraps from his handiwork to cook his food, he eats his fill. (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 13:10–12
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