¹⁷ They have ears, but cannot hear,
    nor is there breath^(A) in their mouths.

¹⁹ Woe to him who says to wood, ‘Come to life!’
    Or to lifeless stone, ‘Wake up!’^(A)
Can it give guidance?
    It is covered with gold and silver;^(B)
    there is no breath in it.”^(C)