Wisdom of Solomon 14:11
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11 Therefore there will be a visitation also upon the idols of the nations,
because, though part of what God created, they became an abomination,
stumbling blocks for human souls
and a trap for the feet of the foolish.(A)
Wisdom of Solomon 14:15
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15 For a father, consumed with grief at an untimely bereavement,
made an image of his child, who had been suddenly taken from him;
he now honored as a god what was once a dead human being
and handed on to his dependents secret rites and initiations.(A)
Wisdom of Solomon 14:16
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16 Then the ungodly custom, grown strong with time, was kept as a law,
and at the command of monarchs carved images were worshiped.(A)
Isaiah 42:8
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8 I am the Lord; that is my name;
my glory I give to no other,
nor my praise to idols.(A)
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