Wisdom of Solomon 13:16-18

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¹⁶ He takes thought for it so that it may not fall,
because he knows that it cannot help itself,
for it is only an image and has need of help.^(A)
17 When he prays about possessions and his marriage and children,
he is not ashamed to address a lifeless thing.^(B)
For health he appeals to a thing that is weak;
¹⁸ for life he prays to a thing that is dead;
for aid he entreats a thing that is utterly inexperienced;
for a prosperous journey, a thing that cannot take a step;^(C)