7 It is a stumbling block to those who sacrifice to it. Every fool will be taken by it. (WEB)
Sirach 31:7
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Wisdom of Solomon 15:5–7
5 the sight of which leads fools into lust. Their desire is for the breathless form of a dead image. (WEB) 6 Lovers of evil things, and worthy of such hopes, are those who make, desire, and worship them. (WEB) 7 For a potter, kneading soft earth, laboriously molds each article f… (WEB)
Psalms 115:7–9
7 they have hands, but cannot feel; they have feet, but cannot walk; they cannot even clear their throats. 8 Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. 9 O Israel, trust in the LORD! He is their help and shield.
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28 For their worshipers either make merry to madness, or prophesy lies, or live unrighteously, or lightly commit perjury. (WEB) 29 For putting their trust in lifeless idols, when they have sworn a wicked oath, they expect not to suffer harm. (WEB) 30 But on both counts, the just do… (WEB)
Wisdom of Solomon 14:10–12
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Jonah 2:7–9
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Isaiah 8:14–16
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Psalms 135:17–19
17 they have ears, but cannot hear; nor is there breath in their mouths. 18 Those who make them become like them, as do all who trust in them. 19 O house of Israel, bless the LORD; O house of Aaron, bless the LORD;
Jeremiah 10:7–9
7 Who would not fear You, O King of nations? This is Your due. For among all the wise men of the nations, and in all their kingdoms, there is none like You. 8 But they are altogether senseless and foolish, instructed by worthless idols made of wood! 9 Hammered silver…
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