²⁰ A person too poor to present such an offering
    selects wood^(A) that will not rot;
they look for a skilled worker
    to set up an idol^(B) that will not topple.^(C)

⁷ The metalworker^(A) encourages the goldsmith,^(B)
    and the one who smooths with the hammer
    spurs on the one who strikes the anvil.
One says of the welding, “It is good.”
    The other nails down the idol so it will not topple.^(C)

⁷ They lift it to their shoulders and carry^(A) it;
    they set it up in its place, and there it stands.
    From that spot it cannot move.^(B)
Even though someone cries out to it, it cannot answer;^(C)
    it cannot save^(D) them from their troubles.

⁴ They adorn it with silver^(A) and gold;
    they fasten it with hammer and nails
    so it will not totter.^(B)