Letter of Jeremiah 58-60

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⁵⁸ So it is better to be a king who shows his courage or a household utensil that serves its owner’s need than to be these false gods, better even the door of a house that protects its contents than these false gods, better also a wooden pillar in a palace than these false gods.^(A)

⁵⁹ For sun and moon and stars are bright and, when sent to do a service, they are obedient.^{(B) 60} So also the lightning when it flashes is widely seen, and the wind likewise blows in every land.