“They are upright as the palm tree, but speak not: they must needs be borne, because they cannot go. Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good.”
The contrast clarified: 'Who should not fear you, King of the nations? This is your due. Among all the wise leaders of the nations and in all their kingdoms, there is no one like you.' This verse addresses God as 'King of the nations,' expecting fear and reverence appropriate to His rank and power. The phrase 'This is your due' indicates that the worship and fear offered to God are what He deserves. The assertion that 'there is no one like you' among all nations' leaders establishes God's supremacy. Theologically, this verse articulates that God alone is worthy of the fear and worship that people mistakenly direct toward powerless idols.
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