¹² But God made^(B) the earth^(C) by his power;
    he founded the world by his wisdom^(D)
    and stretched out the heavens^(E) by his understanding.
¹³ When he thunders,^(F) the waters in the heavens roar;
    he makes clouds rise from the ends of the earth.
He sends lightning^(G) with the rain^(H)
    and brings out the wind from his storehouses.^(I)

¹⁴ Everyone is senseless and without knowledge;
    every goldsmith is shamed^(J) by his idols.
The images he makes are a fraud;^(K)
    they have no breath in them.
¹⁵ They are worthless,^(L) the objects of mockery;
    when their judgment comes, they will perish.