12 He made the earth by his power,
established the world 10:12 Jb 38:4; Ps 93:1; 96:10 by his wisdom, 10:12 Pr 3:19–20; 8:22–29
and spread out the heavens by his understanding. 10:12 Jb 9:8; Ps 104:2; Is 45:12
13 When he thunders, 10:13 Lit At his giving of the voice
the waters in the heavens are in turmoil, 10:13 Jr 5:22; 31:35
and he causes the clouds to rise
from the ends of the earth.
He makes lightning for the rain
and brings the wind from his storehouses. 10:13 Jb 38:25–30,34–38; Ps 135:7
14 Everyone is stupid and ignorant.
Every goldsmith is put to shame
by his carved image, 10:14 Is 40:18–31; 46:1–7
for his cast images are a lie; 10:14 Is 41:29
there is no breath in them. 10:14 Hab 2:19
15 They are worthless, a work to be mocked.
At the time of their punishment
they will be destroyed. 10:15 Jr 8:12; 51:18
16 Jacob’s Portion 10:16 = the Lord is not like these
because he is the one who formed all things. 10:16 Gn 2:7–8,19; Ps 94:9; 95:5
Israel is the tribe of his inheritance; 10:16 Dt 4:20; 32:8–9; Ps 74:2
the Lord of Armies is his name. 10:12–16 Jr 51:15–19