Baruch 6:66-72

New Catholic Bible

⁶⁶ nor can they offer the nations any signs in the heavens or shine like the sun or provide light like the moon. ⁶⁷ Wild beasts are more blessed, for they can save themselves by fleeing to a place of safety. ⁶⁸ In no respect is there the slightest evidence that they are gods; therefore, do not fear them. ⁶⁹ These wooden idols, overlaid with silver and gold, provide no greater protection than does a scarecrow in a field of cucumbers. ⁷⁰ Like a thornbush in a garden upon which every species of bird perches, or like a corpse thrown out into the darkness, are these wooden gods overlaid with gold and silver. ⁷¹ The purple and the linen rotting on their backs give clear evidence that they are not gods. In the end they will be eaten away and bring dishonor to their country. ⁷² Far more fortunate, then, is the upright person who has no idols, for such a one will never incur dishonor.