The Tale of Two Cities

The idols of the nations are nothing but silver and gold, The work of human hands. They have mouths, but they do not speak; They have eyes, but they do not see; They have ears, but they do not hear, Nor is there any breath at all in their mouths. Those who make them will become like them, Yes, everyone who trusts in them. House of Israel, bless the Lord; House of Aaron, bless the Lord; House of Levi, bless the Lord; You who revere the Lord, bless the Lord. Blessed be the Lord from Zion, Who dwells in Jerusalem. Praise the Lord!   Psalm 135:15 – 21