Wisdom 13:15-17

Good News Translation

¹⁵ Then he prepares a suitable place in the wall for it and fastens it in place with iron nails. ¹⁶ He is careful to keep it from falling, because he knows it is only an idol and needs help; it cannot help itself. ¹⁷ But he is not ashamed to pray to this lifeless thing about his marriage, his children, and his possessions.