Wisdom 13:10-12

Good News Translation

The Foolishness of Idolatry

^10 (A)But the most miserable people of all are those who rest their hopes on lifeless things, who worship things that have been made by human hands—images of animals artistically made from gold and silver, or some useless stone carved by someone years ago. ¹¹ A skilled woodworker may saw down some suitable tree, carefully strip off the bark, and then, with skillful craftsmanship, make from it an object that will serve some useful purpose. ¹² He will take the leftover pieces and use them as firewood to cook a meal that he can sit down to and enjoy.