They are upright, like a palm tree, And they cannot speak; They must be carried, Because they cannot go by themselves. Do not be afraid of them, For they cannot do evil, Nor can they do any good."
Jeremiah 10:5
Surrounding context
10:4 They decorate it with silver and gold; They fasten it with nails and hammers So that it will not topple.
10:5 They are upright, like a palm tree, And they cannot speak; They must be carried, Because they cannot go by themselves. Do not be afraid of them, For they cannot do evil, Nor can they do any good."
10:6 Inasmuch as there is none like You, O LORD (You are great, and Your name is great in might),