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10 Who would shape a god or cast an image that profits nothing? 11 To be sure, all who associate with it will be put to shame; and as for the craftsmen, they are only human. Let them all gather together and[a] take their stand. Then[b] let them be terrified—they will be humiliated together.

12 The blacksmith prepares a tool and works in the coals, then[c] fashions an idol with hammers, working by the strength of his arm. He even becomes hungry and loses his strength; he drinks no water and grows faint.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 44:11 So 1QIsaa LXX; MT lacks and
  2. Isaiah 44:11 So 1QIsaa; MT LXX lack Then
  3. Isaiah 44:12 So 1QIsaa; MT LXX lack then

10 Who shapes a god and casts an idol,(A)
    which can profit nothing?(B)
11 People who do that will be put to shame;(C)
    such craftsmen are only human beings.
Let them all come together and take their stand;
    they will be brought down to terror and shame.(D)

12 The blacksmith(E) takes a tool
    and works with it in the coals;
he shapes an idol with hammers,
    he forges it with the might of his arm.(F)
He gets hungry and loses his strength;
    he drinks no water and grows faint.(G)

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