KJV ORIGINAL
They that make them are like unto them; so is every one that trusteth in them.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Those who make idols become like them; and so does everyone who trusts in them.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse is warning that people become like whatever they worship - if you trust in lifeless idols, you become spiritually lifeless yourself.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from a psalm that contrasts the living God of Israel with the dead idols of surrounding nations. In ancient times, people carved statues from wood, stone, and metal to represent their gods, believing these objects had power. The psalmist is pointing out the foolishness of trusting in man-made objects that cannot see, hear, speak, or act.
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