Catholic Public Domain Version
"For the laws of the people are empty. For the work of the hand of the craftsman has cut a tree from the forest with an axe. "
— Jeremiah 10:3, Catholic Public Domain Version
“For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.”
“For the customs of the peoples are vanity; for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe. ”
“For the customs of the peoples are vanity; for one cuts a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman with the axe.”
“For the religion of these people is worthless. They cut down a tree in the forest, and a craftsman makes it into an idol with his tools.”
“For the laws of the people are vain: for the works of the hand of the workman hath cut a tree out of the forest with an axe.”
“For that which is feared by the people is foolish: it is the work of the hands of the workman; for a tree is cut down by him out of the woods with his axe.”
“For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe.”
Listen to the word that the Lord has spoken concerning you, O house of Israel.
Thus says the Lord: “Do not choose to learn according to the ways of the Gentiles. And do not be willing to dread the signs of heaven, which the Gentiles fear.
For the laws of the people are empty. For the work of the hand of the craftsman has cut a tree from the forest with an axe.
He has adorned it with silver and gold. He has put it together with nail and hammer, so that it will not fall apart.
They have been fabricated in the likeness of a palm tree, and they will not speak. They must be carried to be moved, because they do not have the ability to walk. Therefore, do not be willing to fear them, for they can do neither evil nor good.”
O Lord, there is nothing similar to you. You are great, and your name is great in strength.