Jeremiah 51:15-19

Christian Standard Bible

¹⁵ He made the earth by his power,
established the world^(A) by his wisdom,^(B)
and spread out the heavens by his understanding.^(C)
16 When he thunders,^[a]
the waters in the heavens are tumultuous,^(D)
and he causes the clouds
to rise from the ends of the earth.
He makes lightning for the rain
and brings the wind from his storehouses.^(E)

¹⁷ Everyone is stupid and ignorant.
Every goldsmith is put to shame by his carved image,^(F)
for his cast images are a lie;^(G)
there is no breath in them.^(H)
18 They are worthless,^(I) a work to be mocked.
At the time of their punishment they will be destroyed.^(J)
19 Jacob’s Portion^[b] is not like these
because he is the one who formed all things.^(K)
Israel is the tribe of his inheritance;^(L)
the Lord of Armies is his name.^(M)