# General Information:

Translate many of the words in these verses as in [Jeremiah 10:14-16](../10/14.md).

# has become ignorant

"is lacking knowledge" or "does not know"

# Every metalworker is put to shame by his idols

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "Every metalworker's idols put him to shame" or "As for every metalworker, his idols shame him" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])