¹⁷ But those who trust in idols,
    who say to images, ‘You are our gods,’^(A)
    will be turned back in utter shame.^(B)

²¹ The mercenaries^(A) in her ranks
    are like fattened calves.^(B)
They too will turn and flee^(C) together,
    they will not stand their ground,
for the day^(D) of disaster is coming upon them,
    the time^(E) for them to be punished.