Isaiah 44:15-17

Contemporary English Version

^15 (A) Some of the wood is used
to make a fire for heating
    or for cooking.
One piece is made into an idol,
then the woodcarver bows down
    and worships it.
¹⁶ He enjoys the warm fire
and the meat that was roasted
    over the burning coals.
¹⁷ Afterwards, he bows down
    to worship the wooden idol.
“Protect me!” he says.
    “You are my god.”