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They light lamps, even more than they light for themselves, though their gods can see none of them. (Baruch 6, 19)
when their faces have been blackened by the smoke of the temple. (Baruch 6, 21)
And those who serve them are ashamed because through them these gods are made to stand, lest they fall to the ground. If any one sets one of them upright, it cannot move itself; and if it is tipped over, it cannot straighten itself; but gifts are placed before them just as before the dead. (Baruch 6, 27)
These things that are made of wood and overlaid with gold and silver are like stones from the mountain, and those who serve them will be put to shame. (Baruch 6, 39)
And the women, with cords about them, sit along the passageways, burning bran for incense; and when one of them is led off by one of the passers-by and is lain with, she derides the woman next to her, because she was not as attractive as herself and her cord was not broken. (Baruch 6, 43)
For when war or calamity comes upon them, the priests consult together as to where they can hide themselves and their gods. (Baruch 6, 48)
How then can one fail to see that these are not gods, for they cannot save themselves from war or calamity? (Baruch 6, 49)
Since they are made of wood and overlaid with gold and silver, it will afterward be known that they are false. (Baruch 6, 50)
When fire breaks out in a temple of wooden gods overlaid with gold or silver, their priests will flee and escape, but the gods will be burnt in two like beams. (Baruch 6, 55)
Gods made of wood and overlaid with silver and gold are not able to save themselves from thieves and robbers. (Baruch 6, 57)
So it is better to be a king who shows his courage, or a household utensil that serves its owner's need, than to be these false gods; better even the door of a house that protects its contents, than these false gods; better also a wooden pillar in a palace, than these false gods. (Baruch 6, 59)
So also the lightning, when it flashes, is widely seen; and the wind likewise blows in every land. (Baruch 6, 61)
